Taos Ski Valley, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Taos County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
39
Population
14/sq mi density
39°F
Avg Temperature
2,927
Violent Crime/100K
10,244 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,927 violent crimes/100K (670% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Taos Ski Valley 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. 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 16.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,826 ft (3,300 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5900°N, 105.4369°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Taos County County |
| Nearest Airport | Taos Regional (TSM) 16 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 | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in |
Taos Ski Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 21°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (1.1").