Ponderosa Pine, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Valencia County County
4.4
/5.0
A
Great
1,091
Population
136/sq mi density
$83,864
Median Income
$43,851 per capita
$295,500
Home Value
$426,970 Zillow
58°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$83,864 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$295,500 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Ponderosa Pine enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.3 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,600 ft (2,316 m) |
| Area | 8.1 sq mi (20.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 136/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9709°N, 106.3396°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Valencia County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 83.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0457 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very 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: Carrizozo (138 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 138 km |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 153 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
Ponderosa Pine has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.8").