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Playas, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Hidalgo County County
1.0
/5.0
F
Poor
27
Population
15/sq mi density
62°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
455
Violent Crime/100K
1,516 property/100K
F
Overall
1.0 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
455 violent crimes/100K (20% above avg)
Playas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.4 inches. The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Playas has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and April the driest (0.2").