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Tajique, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Valencia County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
156
Population
58/sq mi density
51°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Tajique experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.0 inches. The area receives 37.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,845 ft (2,086 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 58/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7600°N, 106.3010°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Valencia County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0457 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (114 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 114 km |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 155 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.0 in |
Tajique has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 32°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.7") and April the driest (0.7").