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San Lorenzo, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Luna County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
308 Population 176/sq mi density
$93,125 Median Income $23,126 per capita
$231,300 Home Value $199,263 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
562 Violent Crime/100K 1,081 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$93,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$231,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
562 violent crimes/100K (48% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.7% bachelor's degree or higher
San Lorenzo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,691 ft (1,735 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density176/sq mi
Coordinates32.8054°N, 107.9202°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyLuna County County
Nearest AirportLas Cruces International (LRU)
68 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.9"
66% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.15"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.9 / 100
Community Resilience1.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

71 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.6 on May 9, 2025.

Jun 29, 2014 13 km SW of Franklin, Arizona M5.3 119 km
Jun 29, 2014 12 km S of Franklin, Arizona M4.0 114 km
Feb 8, 2015 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.9 87 km
Jul 3, 2014 11 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.9 112 km
May 24, 2010 24 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona M3.6 135 km
May 24, 2010 27 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona M3.6 134 km
Oct 8, 2012 32 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico M3.6 137 km
Jul 12, 2014 17 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 115 km
Jul 10, 2014 16 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 115 km
Jun 29, 2014 16 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 119 km
Jul 9, 2014 13 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 112 km
Jul 11, 2014 5 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 114 km
Aug 5, 2021 24 km SSE of Animas, New Mexico M3.6 140 km
Jun 30, 2014 19 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.5 118 km
Oct 29, 2012 35 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico M3.5 141 km
Jul 11, 2014 12 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.5 117 km
Jul 6, 2014 Arizona M3.5 118 km
Jun 29, 2014 14 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.5 110 km
Jun 29, 2014 10 km SW of Franklin, Arizona M3.4 117 km
Apr 27, 2019 2 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.4 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

16 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 12, 1957 EF3 30 km 0
Oct 9, 2006 EF1 71 km 0
Aug 13, 1989 EF1 40 km 0
Jul 28, 1989 EF1 83 km 0
Aug 19, 1979 EF1 33 km 0
Sep 16, 1971 EF1 29 km 0
Aug 9, 1971 EF1 72 km 0
Jun 15, 1967 EF1 34 km 0
Oct 7, 2015 EF0 88 km 0
Sep 6, 2007 EF0 57 km 0
Apr 29, 2007 EF0 85 km 0
Jul 22, 1987 EF0 63 km 0
Jun 20, 1982 EF0 72 km 0
Jul 31, 1979 EF0 24 km 0
Jun 11, 1960 EF0 80 km 0
May 16, 1958 EF0 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (181 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Red Hill Volcanic field 2,300 m (7,546 ft) -9450 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BLACK (328,091 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 BLACK 328,091 44 km
2012 WHITEWATER-BALDY 306,923 84 km
2013 SILVER 137,884 22 km
2003 DRY LAKE COMPLEX (DRY LAKES) 113,956 67 km
2021 JOHNSON 95,808 67 km
2011 MILLER 84,760 56 km
2005 BLACK RANGE COMPLEX WFU 74,273 72 km
2023 PASS 66,071 68 km
2003 BOILER 56,796 68 km
1993 BRUSH 39,349 66 km
2002 MIDDLE 37,096 85 km
2006 BEAR 34,703 92 km
2000 CHANCE 33,064 99 km
2009 DIAMOND 32,021 51 km
2023 DIVIDE 26,614 95 km
1995 BONNER 26,381 42 km
2020 CUB 24,489 78 km
2017 CORRAL 20,503 49 km
2020 GOOD 19,507 54 km
1997 LILLY 18,507 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 0.8 in
February 42°F (6°C) 0.7 in
March 46°F (8°C) 0.5 in
April 53°F (11°C) 0.2 in Driest
May 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in
July 76°F (25°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.1 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
November 46°F (8°C) 0.9 in
December 40°F (4°C) 1.1 in Coldest

San Lorenzo has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 40°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (0.2").

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