Lake Valley, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · San Juan County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
87
Population
10/sq mi density
$80,739
Median Income
$29,528 per capita
$225,000
Home Value
$272,697 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$80,739 median income, 15.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$225,000 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.9 inches. The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,889 ft (1,795 m) |
| Area | 8.4 sq mi (21.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0901°N, 108.1642°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | San Juan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Four Corners Regional (FMN) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 59.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 11 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0416 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.25 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (144 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 144 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in |
Lake Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.4") and June the driest (0.4").