Mora, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Santa Fe County County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
518
Population
64/sq mi density
$69,063
Median Income
$24,773 per capita
$213,600
Home Value
$230,621 Zillow
46°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$69,063 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$213,600 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Mora experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.9 inches. The area receives 108.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,240 ft (2,207 m) |
| Area | 8.0 sq mi (20.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 64/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9635°N, 105.3313°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Santa Fe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Taos Regional (TSM) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 71.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0483 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 2.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Mora has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 31°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.0").