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Lake Sumner, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · De Baca County County
1.1
/5.0
F
Poor
66
Population
1/sq mi density
$9,999
Home Value
$107,875 Zillow
60°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
689
Violent Crime/100K
1,887 property/100K
F
Overall
1.1 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
689 violent crimes/100K (81% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Sumner enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.0 inches. The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,322 ft (1,317 m) |
| Area | 68.5 sq mi (177.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6236°N, 104.4022°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | De Baca County County |
| Nearest Airport | Clovis Regional (CVN) 77 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 4.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 14.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (169 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Lake Sumner has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.4").