Cañones, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Rio Arriba County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
91
Population
22/sq mi density
$98,750
Median Income
$55,355 per capita
$525,000
Home Value
$573,146 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$98,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$525,000 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Cañones experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,467 ft (2,276 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1764°N, 106.4194°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Rio Arriba County County |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Fe Regional (SAF) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 70.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0470 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 9.4 / 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 Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.5 in |
Cañones has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 30°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.8") and February the driest (0.3").