United StatesWhat’s the climate like in Taos Ski Valley?
The current climate in Taos Ski Valley features temperatures ranging from a high of 27°C to a low of 3°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -13°C and in the warmer months around 9°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Taos Ski Valley in recent years was 36°C in July 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -11°C in February 2021.
On average, Taos Ski Valley gets 298 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 458 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Taos Ski Valley?
The best time to visit Taos Ski Valley for sunny weather is May through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Taos Ski Valley. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Taos Ski Valley
The climate table of Taos Ski Valley shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 3 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 16 | 10 | 4 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -12 | -9 | -5 | -2 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 5 | -2 | -7 | -11 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 9,3 | 14 | 12 | 21 | 30 | 22 | 56 | 51 | 24 | 37 | 12 | 9,3 |
| Snow (cm) | 87 | 92 | 93 | 32 | 8,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,7 | 18 | 50 | 76 |
| UV Index | 3 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 16°C
- Highest temperature: 27°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 3°C in January
- Precipitation*: 298 mm per year, averaging 25 mm per month
- Snowfall: 458 cm per year
- Driest months: 9,3 mm in January, December and 12 mm in March
- Wettest months: 56 mm in July, 51 mm in August and 37 mm in October
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Taos Ski Valley
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Taos Ski Valley
This graph shows how much rainfall Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Taos Ski Valley
This graph shows how much snow Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Taos Ski Valley
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Taos Ski Valley
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Taos Ski Valley
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Taos Ski Valley
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Taos Ski Valley by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Taos Ski Valley. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
