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Cimarron, NM vs Taos, NM

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On average, there are 283 sunny days per year in Taos. Cimarron averages 271 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Taos, New Mexico gets 13.1 inches of rain, on average, per year. Cimarron, New Mexico gets 23.7 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Taos averages 37 inches of snow per year. Cimarron averages 120.3 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Taos, New Mexico
Summer High: the July high is around 85.7 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 11.8
Rain: averages 13.1 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 37 inches of snow a year

Cimarron, New Mexico
Summer High: the July high is around 77.1 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 5.7
Rain: averages 23.7 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 120.3 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index

Taos

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Taos is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in New Mexico.

7.3 / 10

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Taos, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Cimarron

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Cimarron is 6.4 (10=best), which means it is one of the least comfortable places in New Mexico.

6.4 / 10

July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Cimarron, while February and January are the least comfortable months.

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Month	Cimarron, NM	Taos, NM
January	38° / 6°	42° / 12°
February	40° / 10°	46° / 18°
March	46° / 17°	54° / 24°
April	55° / 23°	63° / 30°
May	64° / 31°	72° / 38°
June	74° / 36°	82° / 46°
July	77° / 42°	86° / 52°
August	75° / 42°	83° / 51°
September	69° / 34°	77° / 44°
October	58° / 25°	66° / 33°
November	46° / 16°	52° / 22°
December	37° / 9°	42° / 13°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Cimarron / Taos

Month	Hot Days	Freezing Days	Rainy Days	Snowy Days
January	0 / 0	31 / 31	5 / 4	5 / 3
February	0 / 0	28 / 27	6 / 4	6 / 3
March	0 / 0	30 / 28	8 / 5	6 / 2
April	0 / 0	27 / 18	7 / 5	5 / 1
May	0 / 1	19 / 5	7 / 5	1 / 0
June	0 / 3	6 / 0	8 / 5	0 / 0
July	0 / 7	1 / 0	12 / 9	0 / 0
August	0 / 3	1 / 0	13 / 10	0 / 0
September	0 / 0	11 / 1	7 / 7	0 / 0
October	0 / 0	26 / 14	6 / 5	2 / 1
November	0 / 0	29 / 27	6 / 4	4 / 2
December	0 / 0	31 / 31	6 / 5	5 / 4

July is the hottest month for Cimarron with an average high temperature of 77.1°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in New Mexico. In Cimarron, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Cimarron are July, August and June.

July is the hottest month for Taos with an average high temperature of 85.7°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in New Mexico. In Taos, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Taos are September, June and August.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Cimarron with an average of 5.7°. This is one of the coldest places in New Mexico.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Taos with an average of 11.8°. This is one of the coldest places in New Mexico.

In Cimarron, there are 0.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in New Mexico.

In Taos, there are 13.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in New Mexico.

In Cimarron, there are 238.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in New Mexico.

In Taos, there are 182.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in New Mexico.

In Cimarron, there are 25.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in New Mexico.

In Taos, there are 8.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in New Mexico.

July is the wettest month in Cimarron with 3.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is November with 1.2 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 39% of yearly precipitation and 17% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 23.7 inches in Cimarron means that it is one of the wettest places in New Mexico.

August is the wettest month in Taos with 2.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.6 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 36% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 13.1 inches in Taos means that it is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.

August is the rainiest month in Cimarron with 13.4 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 5.4 rainy days. There are 90.7 rainy days annually in Cimarron, which is one of the rainiest places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 37% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.

August is the rainiest month in Taos with 10.4 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 4.2 rainy days. There are 69.1 rainy days annually in Taos, which is rainier than most places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 35% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 120.3 inches in Cimarron means that it is one of the snowiest places in New Mexico.

An annual snowfall of 37.0 inches in Taos means that it is snowier than most places in New Mexico.

March is the snowiest month in Cimarron with 23.8 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.

December is the snowiest month in Taos with 9.6 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

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2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
Cimarron, NM vs Taos, NM

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Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Cimarron / Taos

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Cimarron with an average of 5.7°. This is one of the coldest places in New Mexico.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Taos with an average of 11.8°. This is one of the coldest places in New Mexico.

In Cimarron, there are 0.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in New Mexico.

In Taos, there are 13.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in New Mexico.

In Cimarron, there are 238.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in New Mexico.

In Taos, there are 182.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in New Mexico.

In Cimarron, there are 25.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in New Mexico.

In Taos, there are 8.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in New Mexico.

An annual snowfall of 120.3 inches in Cimarron means that it is one of the snowiest places in New Mexico.

An annual snowfall of 37.0 inches in Taos means that it is snowier than most places in New Mexico.

March is the snowiest month in Cimarron with 23.8 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.

December is the snowiest month in Taos with 9.6 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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2025 Compare Climate & Weather:Cimarron, NM vs Taos, NM

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Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Cimarron / Taos

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Cimarron with an average of 5.7°. This is one of the coldest places in New Mexico.January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Taos with an average of 11.8°. This is one of the coldest places in New Mexico.

In Cimarron, there are 0.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in New Mexico.In Taos, there are 13.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in New Mexico.

In Cimarron, there are 238.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in New Mexico.In Taos, there are 182.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in New Mexico.

In Cimarron, there are 25.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in New Mexico.In Taos, there are 8.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in New Mexico.

An annual snowfall of 120.3 inches in Cimarron means that it is one of the snowiest places in New Mexico.An annual snowfall of 37.0 inches in Taos means that it is snowier than most places in New Mexico.

March is the snowiest month in Cimarron with 23.8 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.December is the snowiest month in Taos with 9.6 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Cimarron with an average of 5.7°. This is one of the coldest places in New Mexico.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Taos with an average of 11.8°. This is one of the coldest places in New Mexico.

In Cimarron, there are 0.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in New Mexico.

In Taos, there are 13.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in New Mexico.

In Cimarron, there are 238.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in New Mexico.

In Taos, there are 182.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in New Mexico.

In Cimarron, there are 25.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in New Mexico.

In Taos, there are 8.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in New Mexico.

An annual snowfall of 120.3 inches in Cimarron means that it is one of the snowiest places in New Mexico.

An annual snowfall of 37.0 inches in Taos means that it is snowier than most places in New Mexico.

March is the snowiest month in Cimarron with 23.8 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.

December is the snowiest month in Taos with 9.6 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.