Weather & Climate in Tajique, NM

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

Tajique experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°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 17.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 37.4 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 6,845 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	51.2°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	32°F (-0°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,845 ft (2,086 m)
Area	2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density	58/sq mi
Coordinates	34.7600°N, 106.3010°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Valencia County County
Nearest Airport	Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.0"

55% below US avg

Snowfall 37.4"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.68"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	82.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	64.2 / 100
Community Resilience	3.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

86 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Jan 29, 1990	6 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.5	62 km	12 km
Nov 8, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.4	62 km	6 km
Jan 31, 1990	5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.0	62 km	10 km
Feb 27, 1990	25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.9	94 km	5 km
May 18, 2023	8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico	M3.8	133 km	5 km
Jul 22, 1990	5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico	M3.7	28 km	10 km
May 5, 1990	6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	63 km	7 km
Nov 15, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	61 km	7 km
Feb 21, 1990	31 km ENE of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.6	86 km	5 km
Jan 4, 1998	5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.6	25 km	5 km
Sep 29, 2012	4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico	M3.5	48 km	5 km
Oct 17, 2011	3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico	M3.5	125 km	5 km
May 24, 2004	8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.5	64 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	27 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2024	7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.5	67 km	6 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	29 km	5 km
May 1, 2025	14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico	M3.5	79 km	13 km
Jun 20, 1991	47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico	M3.5	128 km	0 km
Oct 20, 2016	3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico	M3.5	114 km	5 km
Jul 22, 2013	25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.4	96 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

72 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 9 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 27, 1975	EF2	47 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 10, 1974	EF2	81 km	2.0 mi	1
Jun 8, 1989	EF1	51 km	5.0 mi	0
Sep 13, 1988	EF1	63 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 5, 1966	EF1	40 km	0.2 mi	0
May 31, 1965	EF1	53 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 20, 1956	EF1	47 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 23, 2021	EF0	65 km	0.0 mi	0
Jul 13, 2021	EF0	66 km	0.2 mi	0
May 31, 2021	EF0	60 km	0.9 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	51 km	0.7 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	85 km	1.7 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	37 km	0.0 mi	0
Aug 15, 2020	EF0	64 km	0.0 mi	0
Jul 15, 2020	EF0	47 km	0.4 mi	0
Jun 17, 2019	EF0	80 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 2, 2019	EF0	75 km	4.2 mi	0
Jun 3, 2018	EF0	43 km	2.6 mi	0
May 21, 2018	EF0	74 km	0.3 mi	0
Sep 30, 2017	EF0	84 km	2.5 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (114 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Carrizozo	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,731 m (5,679 ft)	-3250	114 km
Zuni-Bandera	Volcanic field	2,550 m (8,366 ft)	-1170	155 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DOG HEAD (19,816 acres, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2016	DOG HEAD	19,816	10 km
2008	TRIGO	13,855	11 km
2009	BLACK BUTTE	8,124	57 km
2008	UNNAMED	7,351	89 km
2007	OJO PEAK	6,118	21 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,083	21 km
2008	BIG SPRING	5,050	5 km
2017	NMSER FY17 RX #1	4,817	53 km
2004	LOOKOUT	4,778	72 km
1994	VEGA	4,642	80 km
2008	LADRONE RX	4,406	79 km
2002	MIDDLE TANK	4,279	52 km
2019	NMSER-FY18-RX-NORTH DIAMOND	4,261	54 km
1994	LOVELACE	3,880	94 km
1996	PINATOSA	3,455	81 km
2008	HWY 380	2,913	99 km
2017	BULLDOG	2,807	80 km
2018	EAST ROWE MESA RX BP	2,734	93 km
1989	UNNAMED	2,632	46 km
2006	LUCY	2,550	61 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (-0°C)	0.7 in	Coldest
February	37°F (3°C)	0.8 in
March	42°F (6°C)	0.8 in
April	49°F (9°C)	0.7 in	Driest
May	57°F (14°C)	0.9 in
June	67°F (19°C)	0.9 in
July	71°F (22°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	2.7 in	Wettest
September	62°F (17°C)	1.9 in
October	52°F (11°C)	1.4 in
November	41°F (5°C)	0.8 in
December	33°F (1°C)	1.0 in

Tajique has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 32°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.7") and April the driest (0.7").

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