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Canova, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Taos County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
454
Population
534/sq mi density
49°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
237
Violent Crime/100K
983 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
237 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Canova experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches. The area receives 28.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,136 ft (1,870 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 534/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1678°N, 105.9888°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Taos County County |
| Nearest Airport | Taos Regional (TSM) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in |
Canova has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 27°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (0.4").