Sandia Heights, New Mexico facts for kids
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Sandia Heights, New Mexico
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 Sandia Heights, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Bernalillo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.89 sq mi (4.88 km2) |
| • Land | 1.89 sq mi (4.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,165 ft (1,879 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,273 |
| • Density | 1,735.42/sq mi (670.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87122
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| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-66765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584202 |
Sandia Heights is a special kind of community in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city or village. The government counts its population for the census.
In 2020, about 3,273 people lived in Sandia Heights. It is part of the larger Albuquerque area. This bigger area is known as the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area. It includes Albuquerque and nearby towns and communities.
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Where is Sandia Heights?
Sandia Heights is located in the northern part of Bernalillo County. It sits right at the western base of the Sandia Mountains. Imagine a big mountain range, and Sandia Heights is nestled at its foot!
The city of Albuquerque is just south of Sandia Heights. A fun place nearby is the Sandia Peak Tramway. This tramway takes people up the mountains. Its starting point is very close to the northern edge of Sandia Heights.
The United States Census Bureau says that Sandia Heights covers about 1.89 square miles (4.88 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within its borders.
What's the Weather Like?
The climate in Sandia Heights is interesting because of its location near the mountains. It's in what's called a 7b USDA hardiness zone. This means that in winter, temperatures can drop quite low, sometimes between 5 and 10 degrees Fahrenheit (about -15 to -12 degrees Celsius).
The area gets a good amount of sunshine. Summers are warm, and winters are cool. It also experiences some rain, especially during the summer months.
| Climate data for Sandia Heights (6,180 feet above sea level) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 67.0 (19.4) |
70.0 (21.1) |
79.0 (26.1) |
85.0 (29.4) |
96.0 (35.6) |
101.0 (38.3) |
100.0 (37.8) |
98.0 (36.7) |
93.0 (33.9) |
86.0 (30.0) |
75.0 (23.9) |
67.0 (19.4) |
101.0 (38.3) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 43.0 (6.1) |
48.0 (8.9) |
56.0 (13.3) |
64.0 (17.8) |
74.0 (23.3) |
83.0 (28.3) |
85.0 (29.4) |
83.0 (28.3) |
77.0 (25.0) |
66.0 (18.9) |
53.0 (11.7) |
43.0 (6.1) |
64.6 (18.1) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 30.0 (−1.1) |
34.5 (1.4) |
41.0 (5.0) |
48.0 (8.9) |
57.5 (14.2) |
66.0 (18.9) |
69.5 (20.8) |
68.5 (20.3) |
61.5 (16.4) |
50.5 (10.3) |
39.0 (3.9) |
30.0 (−1.1) |
49.7 (9.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 17.0 (−8.3) |
21.0 (−6.1) |
26.0 (−3.3) |
32.0 (0.0) |
41.0 (5.0) |
49.0 (9.4) |
54.0 (12.2) |
54.0 (12.2) |
46.0 (7.8) |
35.0 (1.7) |
25.0 (−3.9) |
17.0 (−8.3) |
34.8 (1.5) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −30.0 (−34.4) |
−27.0 (−32.8) |
0.0 (−17.8) |
7.0 (−13.9) |
12.0 (−11.1) |
28.0 (−2.2) |
40.0 (4.4) |
38.0 (3.3) |
22.0 (−5.6) |
3.0 (−16.1) |
−18.0 (−27.8) |
−18.0 (−27.8) |
−30.0 (−34.4) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.49 (12) |
0.35 (8.9) |
0.68 (17) |
0.61 (15) |
0.99 (25) |
1.63 (41) |
2.23 (57) |
2.52 (64) |
1.62 (41) |
1.40 (36) |
0.60 (15) |
0.65 (17) |
13.77 (348.9) |
| Source: Weather Channel | |||||||||||||
Who Lives in Sandia Heights?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 3,273 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The population of Sandia Heights was counted in the 2020 Census. At that time, 3,273 people lived there. This number helps us understand how many people call Sandia Heights home.
Schools in the Area
Students living in Sandia Heights attend schools that are part of the Albuquerque Public Schools system. This school district serves many students in and around the Albuquerque area.
See also
In Spanish: Sandia Heights (Nuevo México) para niños
