Taos Pueblo, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Taos County County
1.7
/5.0
D
Poor
1,294
Population
83/sq mi density
$36,979
Median Income
$17,240 per capita
$315,000
Home Value
$617,035 Zillow
$1,107
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$36,979 median income, 17.9% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$315,000 home value, $1,107/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Taos Pueblo 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 | 7,309 ft (2,228 m) |
| Area | 15.6 sq mi (40.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 83/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4657°N, 105.5634°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Taos County County |
| Nearest Airport | Taos Regional (TSM) 6 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 |
Taos Pueblo 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").