Las Vegas, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Santa Fe County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
13,120
Population
1,522/sq mi density
$42,732
Median Income
$25,402 per capita
$143,900
Home Value
$238,186 Zillow
$731
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
679
Violent Crime/100K
1,498 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$42,732 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$143,900 home value, $731/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
679 violent crimes/100K (79% 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 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. The area receives 22.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
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 | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 71.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
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 | 33°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Las Vegas has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 33°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.3").