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Stanley, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Santa Fe County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
31
Population
5/sq mi density
$137,500
Home Value
$394,763 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
55
Violent Crime/100K
2,695 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
55 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Stanley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches. The area receives 22.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,344 ft (1,934 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1542°N, 105.9763°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Santa Fe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Fe Regional (SAF) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0483 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 2.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (153 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 153 km |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in |
Stanley has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.5").