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Lamy, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Santa Fe County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
115 Population 44/sq mi density
$592,600 Home Value $812,179 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
346 Violent Crime/100K 4,283 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
346 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
74.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Lamy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches. The area receives 22.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,567 ft (2,002 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates35.4855°N, 105.8863°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountySanta Fe County County
Nearest AirportSanta Fe Regional (SAF)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.1"
68% below US avg
Snowfall 22.3"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.72"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0483 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)2.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.3 / 100
Community Resilience33.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Volcano No Rating
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

73 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.1 on Apr 29, 2025.

Jan 29, 1990 6 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.5 145 km
Nov 8, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.4 145 km
Jul 12, 2021 5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M4.2 113 km
Jan 31, 1990 5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.0 146 km
Jul 4, 1995 23 km WSW of Springer, New Mexico M3.8 128 km
Jul 22, 1990 5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico M3.7 73 km
Jun 4, 2008 8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.7 122 km
Jul 12, 2021 3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M3.7 115 km
Nov 15, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 145 km
Jan 4, 1998 5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.6 107 km
May 5, 1990 6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 147 km
Sep 10, 2024 7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.5 86 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 109 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 107 km
May 24, 2004 8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.5 146 km
Oct 17, 2011 3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico M3.5 42 km
Sep 14, 2009 7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.5 129 km
Sep 29, 2012 4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico M3.5 123 km
Oct 20, 2016 3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico M3.5 141 km
Jul 22, 1996 11 km WSW of Corona, New Mexico M3.4 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

65 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1989 EF1 45 km 0
Sep 13, 1988 EF1 67 km 0
Jun 13, 1982 EF1 62 km 0
Jun 23, 1981 EF1 57 km 0
Jul 21, 1973 EF1 86 km 0
Apr 15, 1971 EF1 20 km 0
Dec 26, 1966 EF1 44 km 0
May 31, 1965 EF1 72 km 0
Aug 20, 1956 EF1 45 km 0
Oct 1, 2023 EF0 65 km 0
Jul 23, 2021 EF0 66 km 0
Jul 13, 2021 EF0 24 km 0
Jun 2, 2021 EF0 81 km 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 39 km 0
Aug 15, 2020 EF0 84 km 0
May 21, 2018 EF0 44 km 0
Jul 6, 2017 EF0 46 km 0
May 9, 2017 EF0 58 km 0
May 9, 2017 EF0 23 km 0
Jul 17, 2016 EF0 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (190 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Carrizozo Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,731 m (5,679 ft) -3250 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HERMITS PEAK (352,046 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 HERMITS PEAK 352,046 59 km
2011 LAS CONCHAS 150,874 65 km
2022 CERRO PELADO 45,620 63 km
2000 CERRO GRANDE 44,279 61 km
2000 VIVEASH 22,468 36 km
2013 THOMPSON RIDGE 21,077 75 km
2016 DOG HEAD 19,816 80 km
2006 OJO FELIZ 17,767 97 km
1996 DOME 15,783 54 km
1993 OJO 14,887 100 km
2008 TRIGO 13,855 100 km
2002 BORREGO 12,877 57 km
2010 SOUTH FORK 12,585 80 km
2020 LUNA 10,849 95 km
2011 PACHECO 9,790 41 km
2013 JAROSO 9,529 50 km
2008 UNNAMED 7,351 77 km
2011 MILAGRO 7,102 87 km
2003 CAPULIN 6,155 43 km
2013 TRES LAGUNAS 5,832 33 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 0.7 in
March 42°F (6°C) 0.6 in
April 49°F (9°C) 0.5 in Driest
May 58°F (15°C) 0.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.7 in Wettest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.2 in
November 40°F (4°C) 0.8 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 0.8 in

Lamy has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.7") and April the driest (0.5").

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