Playas, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Hidalgo County County
27
Population
15/sq mi density
60°F
Avg Temperature
Playas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches. The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.0°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,482 ft (1,366 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.9126°N, 108.5363°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Hidalgo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bisbee Douglas International (DUG) 70 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 8.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 1.0 in |
Playas has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and April the driest (0.2").