Sheep Springs, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · San Juan County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
369
Population
72/sq mi density
$28,750
Median Income
$12,243 per capita
$97,500
Home Value
$237,274 Zillow
$825
Median Rent
25.7% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$28,750 median income, 17.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$97,500 home value, $825/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Sheep Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,774 ft (1,760 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 72/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1592°N, 108.6905°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | San Juan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Four Corners Regional (FMN) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 59.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 11 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0416 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.25 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (164 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 164 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in |
Sheep Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.4").