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El Rito, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Rio Arriba County County
1.4
/5.0
F
Poor
961
Population
234/sq mi density
$24,611
Median Income
$20,750 per capita
$273,700
Home Value
$320,034 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
237
Violent Crime/100K
983 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$24,611 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$273,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
237 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
El Rito experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches. The area receives 23.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,767 ft (2,063 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 234/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3326°N, 106.1741°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Rio Arriba County County |
| Nearest Airport | Taos Regional (TSM) 29 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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.5 in |
El Rito has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 30°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (0.4").