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Navajo Dam, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · La Plata County County
1.7
/5.0
D
Poor
240
Population
20/sq mi density
$213,600
Home Value
$241,129 Zillow
53°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
352
Violent Crime/100K
2,358 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
352 violent crimes/100K
C
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches. The area receives 7.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Navajo Dam has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.0") and June the driest (0.6").