Ponderosa, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Sandoval County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
252
Population
28/sq mi density
$49,583
Median Income
$30,278 per capita
52°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$49,583 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Ponderosa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. The area receives 22.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,200 ft (1,890 m) |
| Area | 9.1 sq mi (23.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6555°N, 106.6545°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Sandoval County County |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Fe Regional (SAF) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 74.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0479 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (155 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 155 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Ponderosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and June the driest (0.7").