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Las Cruces, NM (Dona Ana County)
Elevation: 3908 feet above sea level.
Population density: 1764 people per square mile.
Land area: 52.1 square miles.

Races in Las Cruces:

* Hispanic (51.7%)
* White Non-Hispanic (42.0%)
* Other race (21.6%)
* Two or more races (4.1%)
* American Indian (2.7%)
* Black (2.3%)

Violent Crimes 2008                       Property Crimes 2008
Murder, Man-Slaughter - 4                 Burglary - 869
Forcible Rape - 37                            Larceny, Theft - 3312
Robbery - 78                                    Motor Vehicle Theft - 238
Aggravated Assault - 372                  Arson - 7

Las Cruces Weather Facts

Las Cruces, NM climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 94.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 21.10 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be relatively big during summer with a difference that can reach 32 degrees Fahrenheit, and relatively big during winter with an average difference of 36 degrees Fahrenheit.
Rainfall is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is August with an average rainfall of 2.19 Inches.

The annual average precipitation at Las Cruces is 9.97 Inches.

Annual
Max      °F 76.3
Mean    °F 58.2
Min       °F 40.1

Nearest Big Cities (Population 100,000+)
El Paso - 41.9 Miles
Albuquerque - 191.9 Miles
Tucson - 242.7 Miles
Lubbock - 298.8 Miles
Gilbert - 299.9 Miles
Chandler - 302.2 Miles
Mesa - 302.9 Miles
Tempe - 307.7 Miles
Scottsdale - 308.6 Miles
Phoenix - 317.4 Miles

Nearby Towns & Cities
University Park - 2.5 Miles
Mesilla - 3.2 Miles
Dona Ana - 5.7 Miles
Mesquite - 11.3 Miles
Vado - 15.4 Miles
Radium Springs - 15.7 Miles
White Sands - 17.5 Miles
Anthony - 23.6 Miles
Anthony - 23.9 Miles
Vinton - 27.0 Miles

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