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Tecolote, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Santa Fe County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
35
Population
6/sq mi density
55°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
963
Violent Crime/100K
3,360 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
963 violent crimes/100K (153% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Tecolote experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.0 inches. The area receives 25.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,315 ft (1,925 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4604°N, 105.2842°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Santa Fe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Fe Regional (SAF) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (196 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Tecolote has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.5").