Teec Nos Pos, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Montezuma County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
882 Population 62/sq mi density
$44,063 Median Income $15,683 per capita
$83,100 Home Value $394,556 Zillow
$630 Median Rent 14.9% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$44,063 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,100 home value, $630/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Teec Nos Pos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches. The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation5,326 ft (1,623 m)
Area14.3 sq mi (37.0 km²)
Population Density62/sq mi
Coordinates36.9333°N, 109.0641°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyMontezuma County County
Nearest AirportFour Corners Regional (FMN)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.7"
69% below US avg
Snowfall 12.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.59"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.29"

Air Quality

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0461 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score47.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.4 / 100
Community Resilience13.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 26, 2024.

Apr 22, 2017 4 km SSW of Bluff, Utah M3.7 57 km
Jun 6, 2008 10 km NE of Bluff, Utah M3.6 59 km
Mar 10, 2023 16 km S of Ophir, Colorado M3.6 138 km
Aug 2, 1991 59 km WNW of Blanding, Utah M3.4 134 km
Jun 25, 1991 10 km W of Oljato-Monument Valley, Utah M3.4 117 km
Feb 24, 1993 16 km SSE of Monticello, Utah M3.1 91 km
May 13, 1993 19 km SSE of Monticello, Utah M3.1 87 km
Jul 4, 2021 24 km SW of Lake Valley, New Mexico M3.1 125 km
Mar 31, 2009 32 km NE of Halls Crossing, Utah M3.0 145 km
Apr 10, 1998 23 km WNW of Naturita, Colorado M3.0 150 km
Jul 15, 1992 26 km NNW of Mexican Hat, Utah M3.0 95 km
May 20, 1994 0 km SSE of Oljato-Monument Valley, Utah M3.0 106 km
Apr 14, 2009 33 km NE of Halls Crossing, Utah M2.9 144 km
Mar 18, 2017 27 km NE of Halls Crossing, Utah M2.9 144 km
Aug 7, 2005 29 km E of La Sal, Utah M2.9 148 km
Sep 13, 1996 10 km NW of Kayenta, Arizona M2.9 115 km
Sep 10, 2012 23 km SSE of La Sal, Utah M2.8 134 km
Aug 23, 2009 32 km NE of Halls Crossing, Utah M2.8 145 km
Sep 22, 1992 15 km NW of Oljato-Monument Valley, Utah M2.8 118 km
Jun 10, 2020 5 km WNW of Tsaile, Arizona M2.8 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

17 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 25, 1985 EF2 63 km 0
May 10, 1957 EF2 80 km 0
Aug 5, 1999 EF1 84 km 0
Sep 5, 1970 EF1 49 km 0
Sep 13, 2022 EF0 71 km 0
Mar 21, 2020 EF0 78 km 0
Jun 10, 2015 EF0 96 km 0
Jun 6, 2015 EF0 63 km 0
Sep 18, 2013 EF0 82 km 0
Sep 10, 2013 EF0 38 km 0
Jul 18, 2011 EF0 45 km 0
Aug 3, 2010 EF0 90 km 0
Oct 23, 2000 EF0 79 km 0
Oct 23, 2000 EF0 79 km 0
Sep 28, 1990 EF0 80 km 0
May 28, 1963 EF0 98 km 0
Apr 29, 1957 EF0 69 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIRCHER (23,317 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 BIRCHER 23,317 67 km
2018 PLATEAU 19,746 91 km
1994 UNNAMED 13,234 99 km
2012 WEBER 10,898 82 km
2009 NARRAGUINNEP 7,798 91 km
2019 DOE CANYON 7,388 98 km
1986 WESTTOE 5,397 23 km
1986 HOGAN 5,298 34 km
2000 PONY 5,224 54 km
1996 CHAPIN 5 4,832 62 km
2002 CARRIZO 1 3,701 14 km
2005 HOOK LAKE 3,609 85 km
1984 FERNANDO 3,419 31 km
2020 EAST CANYON 3,031 85 km
2004 TURKEY SPRING 3,017 93 km
1987 AZTECTHREE 2,857 24 km
1989 LONG MESA 2,660 58 km
2002 LONG MESA 2,599 59 km
2009 BRADFIELD 2,549 87 km
1998 HOVENWEEP 2,456 49 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 1.0 in
March 49°F (9°C) 0.8 in
April 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.7 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 81°F (27°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 1.6 in Wettest
September 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in
December 35°F (1°C) 0.8 in

Teec Nos Pos has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 34°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.6") and June the driest (0.3").

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