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Monument, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Lea County County
1.8
/5.0
D
Poor
437
Population
83/sq mi density
$265,900
Home Value
$209,664 Zillow
63°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
673
Violent Crime/100K
4,329 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
673 violent crimes/100K (77% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Monument 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 | 3,599 ft (1,097 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 83/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6242°N, 103.2776°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Lea County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lea County Regional (HOB) 6 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) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in |
Monument has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.3").