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Santa Rosa, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Guadalupe County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,447
Population
489/sq mi density
$41,995
Median Income
$24,174 per capita
$101,800
Home Value
$107,875 Zillow
$538
Median Rent
27.1% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
682
Violent Crime/100K
2,274 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$41,995 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,800 home value, $538/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
682 violent crimes/100K (79% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Santa Rosa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. The area receives 11.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,580 ft (1,396 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 489/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9361°N, 104.6750°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Guadalupe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Fe Regional (SAF) 93 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 8.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| 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
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (173 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Santa Rosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 39°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.4").