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Red River, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Taos County County
1.8
/5.0
D
Poor
456
Population
447/sq mi density
$432,400
Home Value
$408,265 Zillow
$935
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
39°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
828
Violent Crime/100K
2,692 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
828 violent crimes/100K (118% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Red River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches. The area receives 156.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 39.1°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,617 ft (2,626 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 447/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7098°N, 105.4185°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Taos County County |
| Nearest Airport | Taos Regional (TSM) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 40°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.6 in |
Red River has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 21°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (1.4").