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Valle Vista, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Los Alamos County County
2.1
/5.0
C
Fair
759
Population
2,811/sq mi density
$36,481
Median Income
$18,721 per capita
$226,900
Home Value
$570,822 Zillow
$888
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
346
Violent Crime/100K
4,283 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$36,481 median income, 5.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$226,900 home value, $888/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
346 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Valle Vista experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,275 ft (1,913 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,811/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5840°N, 106.0584°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Los Alamos County County |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Fe Regional (SAF) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.7 / 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)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (197 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.8 in |
Valle Vista has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.5") and April the driest (0.6").