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Tierra Amarilla, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Rio Arriba County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
637
Population
237/sq mi density
43°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
237
Violent Crime/100K
983 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
237 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Tierra Amarilla has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.6 inches. The area receives 75.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,473 ft (2,278 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 237/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7059°N, 106.5651°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Rio Arriba County County |
| Nearest Airport | Taos Regional (TSM) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0470 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 9.4 / 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 Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.3 in |
Tierra Amarilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 23°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (1.0").