Los Ojos, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Rio Arriba County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
20
Population
14/sq mi density
43°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Los Ojos has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.6 inches. The area receives 75.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,391 ft (2,253 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7385°N, 106.5617°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Rio Arriba County County |
| Nearest Airport | Taos Regional (TSM) 53 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 | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.3 in |
Los Ojos has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 23°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and June the driest (0.7").