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Ponderosa Pine, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Valencia County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,091
Population
136/sq mi density
$83,864
Median Income
$43,851 per capita
$295,500
Home Value
$426,970 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
106
Violent Crime/100K
2,192 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$83,864 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$295,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
106 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Ponderosa Pine experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.6 inches. The area receives 17.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
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 | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.0 in |
Ponderosa Pine has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 32°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and April the driest (0.8").