Weather & Climate in Angel Fire, NM

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Angel Fire has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 124.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 9,496 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	41.4°F
	23% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	9,496 ft (2,894 m)
Area	28.4 sq mi (73.7 km²)
Population Density	38/sq mi
Coordinates	36.3780°N, 105.2588°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Taos County County
Nearest Airport	Taos Regional (TSM) 24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.9"

45% below US avg

Snowfall 124.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.86"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.10"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	74.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	89.2 / 100
Community Resilience	36.1 / 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 High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Volcano	No Rating
Avalanche	Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

357 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.

Aug 23, 2011	6 km S of Valdez, Colorado	M5.3	91 km	4 km
Aug 10, 2005	20 km S of Weston, Colorado	M5.0	74 km	5 km
Aug 22, 2011	9 km SSW of Starkville, Colorado	M4.7	96 km	5 km
Sep 5, 2001	0 km SE of Cokedale, Colorado	M4.5	102 km	5 km
Jan 3, 2007	8 km SSW of Weston, Colorado	M4.4	83 km	5 km
Mar 22, 2004	30 km S of Weston, Colorado	M4.4	64 km	5 km
Aug 1, 2004	31 km S of Stonewall Gap, Colorado	M4.3	57 km	5 km
Mar 10, 2023	6 km NNE of Segundo, Colorado	M4.3	100 km	6 km
Jul 12, 2021	5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M4.2	135 km	13 km
Aug 10, 2005	20 km SSW of Segundo, Colorado	M4.1	75 km	5 km
Jul 29, 2009	32 km NNE of Cimarron, New Mexico	M4.1	60 km	5 km
Jun 19, 2023	Colorado	M4.1	125 km	6 km
Aug 23, 2011	7 km S of Valdez, Colorado	M4.0	91 km	5 km
Feb 6, 2016	Colorado	M4.0	83 km	2 km
Sep 4, 2001	2 km W of Cokedale, Colorado	M4.0	101 km	5 km
Sep 13, 2011	20 km S of Sequndo, Colorado	M4.0	77 km	5 km
Aug 26, 2023	19 km SSW of Weston, Colorado	M4.0	72 km	4 km
Sep 16, 2011	26 km S of Sequndo, Colorado	M3.9	73 km	5 km
Aug 20, 2015	7 km WSW of Weston, Colorado	M3.9	86 km	1 km
Mar 10, 2023	5 km N of Sequndo, Colorado	M3.9	100 km	4 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

39 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 48 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 29, 1964	EF3	63 km	3.0 mi	1
Jul 25, 1996	EF2	33 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 17, 1992	EF1	57 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 13, 1982	EF1	87 km	0.1 mi	0
May 5, 1980	EF1	99 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1977	EF1	57 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 21, 1973	EF1	43 km	0.1 mi	0
Dec 26, 1966	EF1	87 km	0.3 mi	0
Oct 1, 2023	EF0	65 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 7, 2022	EF0	94 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 2, 2021	EF0	47 km	1.8 mi	0
May 28, 2021	EF0	62 km	0.6 mi	0
May 28, 2021	EF0	63 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 1, 2018	EF0	68 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 9, 2018	EF0	17 km	2.3 mi	0
Aug 9, 2017	EF0	79 km	0.3 mi	0
May 9, 2017	EF0	76 km	3.5 mi	0
Jun 8, 2014	EF0	65 km	2.8 mi	0
Jun 8, 2014	EF0	66 km	1.1 mi	0
Jun 8, 2014	EF0	60 km	1.4 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2022	HERMITS PEAK	352,046	60 km
2002	PONIL COMPLEX	89,084	39 km
2022	COOKS PEAK	61,195	28 km
2018	UTE PARK	30,177	27 km
2006	CASA	27,452	33 km
2002	SPRING	24,044	75 km
2000	VIVEASH	22,468	81 km
2006	OJO FELIZ	17,767	33 km
2006	RIVERA MESA	16,412	32 km
1993	OJO	14,887	37 km
2002	CERRO PELON	13,015	37 km
2002	BORREGO	12,877	65 km
2020	LUNA	10,849	19 km
2011	PACHECO	9,790	77 km
2013	JAROSO	9,529	65 km
2006	LEVI	9,491	58 km
2018	EMILY	8,342	55 km
1996	HONDO	8,258	42 km
2000	DIAMOND	7,866	60 km
2017	BONITA	7,754	83 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	1.1 in	Driest
February	24°F (-5°C)	1.3 in
March	29°F (-2°C)	2.0 in
April	36°F (2°C)	1.6 in
May	44°F (7°C)	2.0 in
June	53°F (12°C)	2.0 in
July	60°F (16°C)	3.6 in	Warmest
August	56°F (13°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
September	51°F (10°C)	2.1 in
October	41°F (5°C)	1.6 in
November	30°F (-1°C)	1.4 in
December	22°F (-5°C)	1.2 in	Coldest

Angel Fire has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 22°F in December to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (1.1").

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