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Sierra County, NM (shown in white) has 4,181.21 mi² of land area and 57 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:
The county's elevations range from a low of 3,874.7' to a high of 10,000', with a weighted average of 5,474.9' above sea level.
Temperatures range from average lows around 19.6°F to average highs around 98.2°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 60.6°F. Average annual precipation is 11.9". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 8A using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive in a location).
The estimated population of Sierra County is 11,488 with 5,682 households. These households are spread across 11 unique municipalties (not all shown).
