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Sombrillo, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Los Alamos County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
136 Population 143/sq mi density
$184,643 Median Income $82,947 per capita
$287,500 Home Value $320,034 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
237 Violent Crime/100K 983 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$184,643 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$287,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
237 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Sombrillo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,728 ft (1,746 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density143/sq mi
Coordinates35.9802°N, 106.0352°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyLos Alamos County County
Nearest AirportSanta Fe Regional (SAF)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score3.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience99.7 / 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 Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Volcano No Rating
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

132 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 21, 2025.

Mar 22, 2004 30 km S of Weston, Colorado M4.4 144 km
Aug 1, 2004 31 km S of Stonewall Gap, Colorado M4.3 130 km
Jul 12, 2021 5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M4.2 70 km
Jul 29, 2009 32 km NNE of Cimarron, New Mexico M4.1 141 km
Aug 26, 2023 19 km SSW of Weston, Colorado M4.0 148 km
Aug 23, 2016 18 km SSW of Weston, CO M3.9 148 km
Sep 13, 2003 33 km S of Weston, Colorado M3.8 138 km
Jul 4, 1995 23 km WSW of Springer, New Mexico M3.8 114 km
Jan 18, 2010 30 km S of Segundo, Colorado M3.8 146 km
May 19, 2019 15 km SSE of Stonewall Gap, Colorado M3.8 149 km
Jun 4, 2008 8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.7 66 km
Jul 12, 2021 3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M3.7 72 km
Jul 22, 1990 5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico M3.7 127 km
Nov 20, 2009 29 km S of Stonewall Gap, Colorado M3.7 138 km
Sep 8, 2017 17 km SSW of Weston, Colorado M3.6 149 km
Apr 28, 2003 32 km SSW of Weston, Colorado M3.6 138 km
Sep 14, 2009 7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.5 73 km
Sep 10, 2024 7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.5 108 km
Oct 17, 2011 3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico M3.5 15 km
Oct 20, 2016 3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico M3.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

44 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 13, 1988 EF1 92 km 0
Jun 13, 1982 EF1 85 km 0
Jul 21, 1973 EF1 78 km 0
Apr 15, 1971 EF1 37 km 0
Dec 26, 1966 EF1 13 km 0
Aug 20, 1956 EF1 91 km 0
Oct 1, 2023 EF0 72 km 0
Jul 23, 2021 EF0 90 km 0
Jul 13, 2021 EF0 73 km 0
Jun 2, 2021 EF0 74 km 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 57 km 0
Aug 9, 2018 EF0 91 km 0
May 21, 2018 EF0 40 km 0
Jul 6, 2017 EF0 69 km 0
May 9, 2017 EF0 38 km 0
Oct 12, 2012 EF0 51 km 0
Jul 24, 2012 EF0 40 km 0
Jul 18, 2009 EF0 87 km 0
Jul 13, 2009 EF0 72 km 0
Oct 11, 2008 EF0 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HERMITS PEAK (352,046 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 HERMITS PEAK 352,046 57 km
2011 LAS CONCHAS 150,874 37 km
2022 CERRO PELADO 45,620 48 km
2000 CERRO GRANDE 44,279 27 km
2000 VIVEASH 22,468 50 km
2013 THOMPSON RIDGE 21,077 48 km
2006 OJO FELIZ 17,767 83 km
1996 DOME 15,783 39 km
1993 OJO 14,887 88 km
2002 CERRO PELON 13,015 91 km
2002 BORREGO 12,877 22 km
2010 SOUTH FORK 12,585 36 km
2020 LUNA 10,849 67 km
2011 PACHECO 9,790 26 km
2013 JAROSO 9,529 33 km
1996 HONDO 8,258 84 km
2017 BONITA 7,754 68 km
2017 HONDITO 6,949 70 km
2003 CAPULIN 6,155 22 km
2013 TRES LAGUNAS 5,832 43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 0.6 in
April 49°F (10°C) 0.6 in
May 58°F (15°C) 0.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.1 in Wettest
September 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 0.6 in
December 33°F (0°C) 0.6 in

Sombrillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (0.4").

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