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Tecolotito, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Santa Fe County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
432 Population 600/sq mi density
$9,999 Home Value $230,621 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
963 Violent Crime/100K 3,360 property/100K
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Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
963 violent crimes/100K (153% above avg)
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Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Tecolotito enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°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 15.7 inches. The area receives 27.2 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 Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,341 ft (1,628 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density600/sq mi
Coordinates35.2307°N, 105.1630°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountySanta Fe County County
Nearest AirportSanta Fe Regional (SAF)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.7"
59% below US avg
Snowfall 27.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0483 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)2.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.3 / 100
Community Resilience33.8 / 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)

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.0 on Apr 1, 2025.

Jul 4, 1995 23 km WSW of Springer, New Mexico M3.8 117 km
Jul 22, 1990 5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico M3.7 88 km
Jan 4, 1998 5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.6 120 km
Sep 10, 2024 7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.5 147 km
Oct 17, 2011 3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico M3.5 101 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 118 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 119 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.4 118 km
Jul 22, 1996 11 km WSW of Corona, New Mexico M3.4 125 km
Mar 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Newkirk, New Mexico M3.3 90 km
Mar 24, 1996 8 km WNW of Corona, New Mexico M3.3 117 km
Sep 10, 2024 8 km WSW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.2 148 km
Sep 29, 2017 17 km S of Mora, New Mexico M3.1 67 km
Aug 15, 2007 5 km W of La Cienega, New Mexico M3.0 101 km
Mar 31, 2013 4 km NNE of Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico M3.0 77 km
Apr 1, 2025 22 km S of Newkirk, New Mexico M3.0 94 km
Dec 9, 1991 5 km N of Meadow Lake, New Mexico M2.9 133 km
Jan 26, 2020 1 km SSE of Galisteo, New Mexico M2.9 73 km
Jan 26, 2019 22 km N of Pecos, New Mexico M2.9 75 km
Mar 24, 1996 7 km W of Corona, New Mexico M2.8 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

67 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 27, 1992 EF2 85 km 0
Jun 4, 1978 EF2 41 km 0
Sep 2, 1993 EF1 96 km 0
Jun 8, 1989 EF1 69 km 0
Jun 1, 1989 EF1 96 km 0
Jun 13, 1982 EF1 41 km 0
Jun 23, 1981 EF1 15 km 0
Jun 3, 1974 EF1 91 km 0
Jul 21, 1973 EF1 86 km 0
Apr 15, 1971 EF1 88 km 0
Jun 18, 1966 EF1 54 km 0
May 8, 1959 EF1 49 km 0
Aug 20, 1956 EF1 95 km 0
Oct 1, 2023 EF0 63 km 0
Jun 7, 2022 EF0 92 km 0
Jul 13, 2021 EF0 82 km 0
Jun 2, 2021 EF0 81 km 0
Jun 17, 2019 EF0 69 km 0
Jun 2, 2019 EF0 91 km 0
Aug 9, 2017 EF0 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (176 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Carrizozo Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,731 m (5,679 ft) -3250 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HERMITS PEAK (352,046 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 HERMITS PEAK 352,046 73 km
1997 PEREZ 30,288 80 km
2000 VIVEASH 22,468 66 km
2006 OJO FELIZ 17,767 97 km
2006 LUMBRE 15,598 93 km
1993 OJO 14,887 95 km
2002 CERRO PELON 13,015 98 km
2011 PACHECO 9,790 90 km
2013 JAROSO 9,529 88 km
1992 FRONTIER 8,454 69 km
2018 EMILY 8,342 87 km
2000 DIAMOND 7,866 92 km
2018 LITTLE CONCHAS 7,429 35 km
1988 ROSA 7,387 56 km
2008 UNNAMED 7,351 36 km
2011 MILAGRO 7,102 26 km
2000 VAUGHN 6,967 62 km
2003 CAPULIN 6,155 93 km
2013 TRES LAGUNAS 5,832 72 km
2000 GREEN 5,598 27 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 0.5 in
March 45°F (7°C) 0.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.4 in
July 75°F (24°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in Wettest
September 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in
November 44°F (7°C) 0.6 in
December 37°F (3°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Tecolotito has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 37°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.5").

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