Peñasco, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Taos County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
613
Population
502/sq mi density
$38,750
Median Income
$28,163 per capita
$219,600
Home Value
$407,102 Zillow
$900
Median Rent
27.1% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$38,750 median income, 6.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$219,600 home value, $900/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Peñasco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches. The area receives 28.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 16.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,646 ft (2,331 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 502/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1703°N, 105.6907°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Taos County County |
| Nearest Airport | Taos Regional (TSM) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 16.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 97.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.1 / 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 High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in |
Peñasco has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 27°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.8") and February the driest (0.5").