Cañoncito, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Santa Fe County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
946
Population
95/sq mi density
$72,072
Median Income
$43,424 per capita
$402,400
Home Value
$812,179 Zillow
$1,700
Median Rent
37.8% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,072 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$402,400 home value, $1,700/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Cañoncito experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.7 inches. The area receives 28.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,908 ft (2,106 m) |
| Area | 9.9 sq mi (25.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 95/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5352°N, 105.8389°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Santa Fe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Fe Regional (SAF) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 71.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0483 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 2.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively 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: Carrizozo (195 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in |
Cañoncito has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 32°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (0.7").