Sunlit Hills, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Santa Fe County County
4.4
/5.0
A
Great
888
Population
237/sq mi density
$146,750
Median Income
$65,543 per capita
$869,400
Home Value
$570,822 Zillow
$1,455
Median Rent
14.4% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$146,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$869,400 home value, $1,455/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Sunlit Hills experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.7 inches. The area receives 28.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,116 ft (2,169 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 237/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5957°N, 105.9210°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Santa Fe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Fe Regional (SAF) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 71.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in |
Sunlit Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 32°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (0.7").