Ohkay Owingeh, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Rio Arriba County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
1,178
Population
307/sq mi density
$65,179
Median Income
$31,428 per capita
$2,000,001
Home Value
$320,034 Zillow
$421
Median Rent
13.8% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$65,179 median income, 6.6% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $421/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Ohkay Owingeh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches. The area receives 10.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,771 ft (1,759 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 307/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0453°N, 106.0459°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Rio Arriba County County |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Fe Regional (SAF) 31 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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Ohkay Owingeh has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 30°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.8") and February the driest (0.4").