Placitas CDP (Sandoval County), NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Bernalillo County County
4.6
/5.0
A+
Excellent
4,375
Population
149/sq mi density
$110,268
Median Income
$71,685 per capita
$520,200
Home Value
$374,275 Zillow
$1,869
Median Rent
41.5% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$110,268 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$520,200 home value, $1,869/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.9 inches. The area receives 10.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,687 ft (1,733 m) |
| Area | 29.7 sq mi (76.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 149/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3226°N, 106.4429°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Bernalillo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 61.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 27.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 30 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0481 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 14.8 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 67.57 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.22 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (153 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 153 km |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.0") and February the driest (0.5").