Loco Hills, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Lea County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
61
Population
71/sq mi density
61°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Loco Hills enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.3 inches. The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,651 ft (1,113 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 71/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8197°N, 103.9784°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Lea County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lea County Regional (HOB) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 70.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 5 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0485 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 9.1 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in |
Loco Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (0.3").