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Cochiti, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Los Alamos County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
481 Population 617/sq mi density
$44,688 Median Income $29,082 per capita
$207,600 Home Value $277,041 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
237 Violent Crime/100K 983 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$44,688 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$207,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
237 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Cochiti enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,279 ft (1,609 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density617/sq mi
Coordinates35.6104°N, 106.3501°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyLos Alamos County County
Nearest AirportSanta Fe Regional (SAF)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.8"
69% below US avg
Snowfall 8.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score3.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience99.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Volcano No Rating
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

77 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.1 on Apr 29, 2025.

Jan 29, 1990 6 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.5 136 km
Nov 8, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.4 137 km
Jul 12, 2021 5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M4.2 77 km
Jan 31, 1990 5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.0 138 km
May 18, 2023 8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico M3.8 113 km
Jun 4, 2008 8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.7 100 km
Jul 12, 2021 3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M3.7 79 km
Jul 22, 1990 5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico M3.7 91 km
Jan 4, 1998 5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.6 119 km
May 5, 1990 6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 138 km
Nov 15, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 136 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 119 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 121 km
Sep 10, 2024 7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.5 58 km
Sep 14, 2009 7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.5 104 km
Sep 29, 2012 4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico M3.5 112 km
Oct 17, 2011 3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico M3.5 43 km
May 24, 2004 8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.5 137 km
Oct 20, 2016 3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico M3.5 104 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.4 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

59 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 9 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 10, 1974 EF2 85 km 1
Jun 8, 1989 EF1 72 km 0
Sep 13, 1988 EF1 42 km 0
Apr 15, 1971 EF1 34 km 0
Dec 26, 1966 EF1 43 km 0
May 31, 1965 EF1 52 km 0
Aug 20, 1956 EF1 51 km 0
Oct 1, 2023 EF0 100 km 0
Jul 23, 2021 EF0 40 km 0
Jul 13, 2021 EF0 42 km 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 10 km 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 98 km 0
Aug 15, 2020 EF0 57 km 0
Feb 17, 2019 EF0 91 km 0
May 21, 2018 EF0 10 km 0
Jul 6, 2017 EF0 21 km 0
May 9, 2017 EF0 91 km 0
May 9, 2017 EF0 28 km 0
Aug 13, 2016 EF0 98 km 0
Jul 17, 2016 EF0 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (175 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zuni-Bandera Volcanic field 2,550 m (8,366 ft) -1170 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HERMITS PEAK (352,046 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 HERMITS PEAK 352,046 88 km
2011 LAS CONCHAS 150,874 30 km
2022 CERRO PELADO 45,620 22 km
2000 CERRO GRANDE 44,279 33 km
2000 VIVEASH 22,468 69 km
2013 THOMPSON RIDGE 21,077 36 km
2016 DOG HEAD 19,816 85 km
1996 DOME 15,783 17 km
2002 BORREGO 12,877 66 km
2010 SOUTH FORK 12,585 51 km
2011 PACHECO 9,790 56 km
2013 JAROSO 9,529 69 km
2003 CAPULIN 6,155 55 km
2013 TRES LAGUNAS 5,832 63 km
1998 OSO 5,297 46 km
2022 MIDNIGHT 5,293 93 km
2008 BIG SPRING 5,050 94 km
2023 ALAMOSA RX UNIT 1 FY24 4,616 95 km
2014 PINO 4,415 26 km
2002 LAKES 4,306 44 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 0.7 in
February 38°F (3°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 0.8 in
April 51°F (11°C) 0.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
July 78°F (25°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in Wettest
September 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
November 42°F (6°C) 0.8 in
December 34°F (1°C) 0.7 in Coldest

Cochiti has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (0.6").

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