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Tesuque, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Santa Fe County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,087
Population
192/sq mi density
$52,273
Median Income
$68,029 per capita
$877,600
Home Value
$570,822 Zillow
$1,095
Median Rent
24.9% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
346
Violent Crime/100K
4,283 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$52,273 median income, 3.7% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$877,600 home value, $1,095/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
346 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
70.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Tesuque experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches. The area receives 20.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,931 ft (2,113 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 192/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7486°N, 105.9209°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Santa Fe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Fe Regional (SAF) 14 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Tesuque has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 30°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (0.8").