Pecos, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Santa Fe County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
1,145
Population
643/sq mi density
$69,327
Median Income
$32,322 per capita
$260,000
Home Value
$393,244 Zillow
$729
Median Rent
30.4% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$69,327 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$260,000 home value, $729/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Pecos experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches. The area receives 26.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,959 ft (2,121 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 643/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5757°N, 105.6784°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Santa Fe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Fe Regional (SAF) 24 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 | 32°F (0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
Pecos has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 32°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.6").