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Los Cerrillos, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Los Alamos County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
115
Population
34/sq mi density
$39,542
Median Income
$22,690 per capita
50°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
346
Violent Crime/100K
4,283 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$39,542 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
346 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Los Cerrillos experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,759 ft (1,755 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4272°N, 106.1212°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Los Alamos County County |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Fe Regional (SAF) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (184 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 184 km |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 0.7 in |
Los Cerrillos has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 31°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.6").