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Chama, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Rio Arriba County County
2.4
/5.0
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Fair
748
Population
260/sq mi density
$194,300
Home Value
$319,182 Zillow
$529
Median Rent
21.5% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
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Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Chama has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches. The area receives 91.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,818 ft (2,383 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 260/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8901°N, 106.5842°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Rio Arriba County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS) 55 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in |
Chama has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 22°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and June the driest (1.2").