Taos County Climate
Taos County, New Mexico
Avg Annual Temp
44.0°F
Annual Precip
16.0"
Annual Snowfall
82.2"
Extreme Heat Days
7.525
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Taos County Weather
Cold and Snowy Alpine Climate
Taos County is exceptionally cool with an annual average of 44.0°F, well below the national median. It receives 16 inches of precipitation, largely in the form of heavy snow.
The State's Coldest Resident
At 44.0°F, Taos is nearly 11 degrees cooler than the New Mexico state average. It ranks as one of the coldest and snowiest counties in the entire state.
A Different World From Neighbors
Taos sees 82.2 inches of snow, dwarfing the 24.8 inches in neighboring Santa Fe. It experiences only 8 days of 90°F heat, while its neighbors face far more.
Epic Winters and Chilly Summers
Winters are harsh with 82.2 inches of snow and a January average of 23.3°F. Summers are incredibly mild, with July temperatures averaging only 64.6°F.
Gear Up for Serious Snow
Heavy-duty winter clothing and snow tires are mandatory for the 82-inch annual snowfall. Heating systems must be robust to handle the 25.1°F winter average.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.