Weather & Climate in Canova, NM

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

Canova experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 330 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 12.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 6,136 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	48.5°F
	10% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,136 ft (1,870 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density	534/sq mi
Coordinates	36.1678°N, 105.9888°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Taos County County
Nearest Airport	Taos Regional (TSM) 26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.7"

67% below US avg

Snowfall 28.4"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.20"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

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

265 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.

Aug 10, 2005	20 km S of Weston, Colorado	M5.0	135 km	5 km
Jan 3, 2007	8 km SSW of Weston, Colorado	M4.4	140 km	5 km
Mar 22, 2004	30 km S of Weston, Colorado	M4.4	127 km	5 km
Aug 1, 2004	31 km S of Stonewall Gap, Colorado	M4.3	111 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2021	5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M4.2	69 km	13 km
Jul 29, 2009	32 km NNE of Cimarron, New Mexico	M4.1	125 km	5 km
Aug 10, 2005	20 km SSW of Segundo, Colorado	M4.1	136 km	5 km
Feb 6, 2016	Colorado	M4.0	138 km	2 km
Aug 26, 2023	19 km SSW of Weston, Colorado	M4.0	130 km	4 km
Sep 13, 2011	20 km S of Sequndo, Colorado	M4.0	140 km	5 km
Aug 23, 2016	18 km SSW of Weston, CO	M3.9	130 km	4 km
Aug 20, 2015	7 km WSW of Weston, Colorado	M3.9	141 km	1 km
Sep 16, 2011	26 km S of Sequndo, Colorado	M3.9	137 km	5 km
Jul 4, 1995	23 km WSW of Springer, New Mexico	M3.8	106 km	5 km
Jan 18, 2010	30 km S of Segundo, Colorado	M3.8	129 km	5 km
Sep 13, 2003	33 km S of Weston, Colorado	M3.8	122 km	5 km
May 19, 2019	15 km SSE of Stonewall Gap, Colorado	M3.8	130 km	5 km
Mar 20, 2015	25 km S of Sequndo, Colorado	M3.8	137 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2021	3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.7	71 km	10 km
Sep 10, 2017	14 km SW of Weston, Colorado	M3.7	134 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

33 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 13, 1982	EF1	94 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 21, 1973	EF1	76 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 15, 1971	EF1	58 km	2.0 mi	0
Dec 26, 1966	EF1	33 km	0.3 mi	0
Oct 1, 2023	EF0	77 km	1.3 mi	0
Jul 13, 2021	EF0	95 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 2, 2021	EF0	74 km	1.8 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	78 km	1.7 mi	0
Sep 1, 2018	EF0	88 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 9, 2018	EF0	75 km	2.3 mi	0
May 21, 2018	EF0	60 km	3.8 mi	0
Jul 6, 2017	EF0	90 km	0.0 mi	0
May 9, 2017	EF0	59 km	0.3 mi	0
Oct 12, 2012	EF0	66 km	5.8 mi	0
Jul 24, 2012	EF0	61 km	0.0 mi	0
Jul 13, 2009	EF0	50 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 17, 2008	EF0	67 km	0.6 mi	0
Jun 9, 2007	EF0	83 km	3.8 mi	0
Jun 3, 2007	EF0	79 km	0.3 mi	0
May 25, 1999	EF0	97 km	0.1 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	62 km
2011	LAS CONCHAS	150,874	51 km
2022	COOKS PEAK	61,195	92 km
2022	CERRO PELADO	45,620	64 km
2000	CERRO GRANDE	44,279	42 km
2018	UTE PARK	30,177	95 km
2000	VIVEASH	22,468	63 km
2013	THOMPSON RIDGE	21,077	60 km
2006	OJO FELIZ	17,767	77 km
2006	RIVERA MESA	16,412	95 km
1996	DOME	15,783	57 km
1993	OJO	14,887	84 km
2002	CERRO PELON	13,015	86 km
2002	BORREGO	12,877	27 km
2010	SOUTH FORK	12,585	40 km
2020	LUNA	10,849	57 km
2011	PACHECO	9,790	40 km
2013	JAROSO	9,529	41 km
1996	HONDO	8,258	64 km
2017	BONITA	7,754	48 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	33°F (0°C)	0.4 in	Driest
March	40°F (4°C)	0.6 in
April	47°F (8°C)	0.6 in
May	56°F (13°C)	0.8 in
June	65°F (18°C)	1.0 in
July	70°F (21°C)	1.8 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	2.2 in	Wettest
September	63°F (17°C)	1.5 in
October	52°F (11°C)	1.0 in
November	39°F (4°C)	0.7 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	0.6 in

Canova has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 27°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (0.4").

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