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Las Palomas, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Sierra County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
332
Population
208/sq mi density
$104,200
Home Value
$164,031 Zillow
63°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
63
Violent Crime/100K
1,445 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
63 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Las Palomas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,260 ft (1,298 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 208/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0589°N, 107.2982°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Sierra County County |
| Nearest Airport | Las Cruces International (LRU) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 95.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (150 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 150 km |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Las Palomas has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.3") and April the driest (0.2").