Navajo Dam, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · La Plata County County
2.4
/5.0
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Fair
240
Population
20/sq mi density
$213,600
Home Value
$241,129 Zillow
53°F
Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Navajo Dam experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches. The area receives 7.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,384 ft (1,946 m) |
| Area | 12.1 sq mi (31.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8729°N, 107.6232°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | La Plata County County |
| Nearest Airport | Four Corners Regional (FMN) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0492 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 4.6 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.12 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Navajo Dam has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (0.4").