Placitas CDP (Doña Ana County), NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Luna County County
1.8
/5.0
D
Poor
473
Population
3,638/sq mi density
$14,907
Median Income
$6,509 per capita
$462
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$14,907 median income, 23.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Placitas CDP (Doña Ana County) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.2 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 63.2°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,082 ft (1,244 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,638/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6655°N, 107.1698°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Luna County County |
| Nearest Airport | Las Cruces International (LRU) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 17.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 93.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (169 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Placitas CDP (Doña Ana County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 44°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and March the driest (0.2").