Peña Blanca, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Los Alamos County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
701
Population
102/sq mi density
$73,750
Median Income
$29,967 per capita
$166,500
Home Value
$277,041 Zillow
$938
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,500 home value, $938/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Peña Blanca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,275 ft (1,608 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 102/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5709°N, 106.3320°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Los Alamos County County |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Fe Regional (SAF) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (174 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6 in |
Peña Blanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.0") and February the driest (0.5").