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Las Vegas, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Santa Fe County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
13,120
Population
1,522/sq mi density
$42,732
Median Income
$25,402 per capita
$143,900
Home Value
$230,621 Zillow
$731
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
963
Violent Crime/100K
3,360 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$42,732 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$143,900 home value, $731/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
963 violent crimes/100K (153% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Las Vegas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. The area receives 22.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,438 ft (1,962 m) |
| Area | 7.8 sq mi (20.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,522/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6048°N, 105.2170°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Santa Fe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Fe Regional (SAF) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0483 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 2.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.8 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.7 in |
Las Vegas has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 31°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.5").