Taos Pueblo, NM Climate


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Taos Pueblo, NM is located in the high desert of Northern New Mexico at an elevation of 7,000 feet and has a semi-arid climate. During summer months, temperatures can reach up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit with lows in the 50s. During winter months temperatures can drop to below zero or even into the negative numbers when combined with wind chill. The region receives moderate precipitation throughout the year but experiences little snow accumulation during winter months due to its low humidity and low cloud cover. The dry desert air makes for mild days in most seasons which is why Taos Pueblo, NM is such a desirable destination for tourists and locals alike.

Taos Pueblo, New Mexico gets 13 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Taos Pueblo averages 37 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

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

Taos Pueblo gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 69 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.


Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 12
Rain: averages 13 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 37 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.8 Summer - 5.4 Winter
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Taos Pueblo, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateTaos Pueblo, New MexicoUnited States
  13.1 in.38.1 in.
  37.0 in.27.8 in.
  69.1 days106.2 days
  283 days205 days
  85.7°85.8°
  11.8°21.7°
  7.37
  5.94.3
  7119 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Taos Pueblo with an average high temperature of 85.7°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in New Mexico. In Taos Pueblo, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Taos Pueblo are September, June and August.
In Taos Pueblo, there are 13.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in New Mexico.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Taos Pueblo with an average of 11.8°. This is one of the coldest places in New Mexico.
In Taos Pueblo, there are 182.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in New Mexico.
In Taos Pueblo, there are 8.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in New Mexico.
Humidity is low in Taos Pueblo, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.
August is the wettest month in Taos Pueblo 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 Pueblo means that it is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.
August is the rainiest month in Taos Pueblo 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 Pueblo, 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 37.0 inches in Taos Pueblo means that it is snowier than most places in New Mexico. December is the snowiest month in Taos Pueblo with 9.6 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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