Ranchos de Taos, NM weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ranchos de Taos.
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What is the weather usually like in Ranchos de Taos?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 12.7 inprecipitation per year · 323 mm
- 28.4 insnowfall per year · 72 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ranchos de Taos: May to July and September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TAOS, NM US (USC00298668), adjusted for the elevation of Ranchos de Taos.
Ranchos de Taos weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ranchos de Taos through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Ranchos de Taos?
Ranchos de Taos has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 12.7 inches (323 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ranchos de Taos is May to July and September. At 6,906 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Ranchos de Taos
What is the hottest month in Ranchos de Taos?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Ranchos de Taos?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Ranchos de Taos?
About 12.7 inches (323 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Ranchos de Taos?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ranchos de Taos?
May to July and September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ranchos de Taos have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in Ranchos de Taos in November?
Highs average 53°F and lows 23°F, with about 0.9 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Ranchos de Taos?
Around 6:38 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:55 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Ranchos de Taos weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Ranchos de Taos.
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