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Lovington, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Lea County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
11,444
Population
1,022/sq mi density
$67,284
Median Income
$24,748 per capita
$162,900
Home Value
$178,603 Zillow
$1,063
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
106
Violent Crime/100K
2,296 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$67,284 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,900 home value, $1,063/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
106 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Lovington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.8 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,911 ft (1,192 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,022/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9445°N, 103.3492°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Lea County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lea County Regional (HOB) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Lovington has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.4").