Taos Ski Valley, NM weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

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Taos Ski Valley weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Taos Ski Valley.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Taos Ski Valley

What is the weather usually like in Taos Ski Valley?

Dfc
Subarctic climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-1°19°38°58°77°33°4°Jan35°7°Feb42°14°Mar50°21°Apr60°27°May70°34°Jun72°39°Jul70°38°Aug65°31°Sep54°22°Oct41°13°Nov33°6°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.1"Jan1.5"Feb1.9"Mar2.0"Apr1.8"May1.1"Jun3.1"Jul3.0"Aug2.0"Sep1.8"Oct1.6"Nov1.2"Dec

Best time to visit Taos Ski Valley: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RED RIVER, NM US (USC00297323), adjusted for the elevation of Taos Ski Valley.

Taos Ski Valley weather month by month

January
33° 4°F
1.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 19.1 in of snow
February
35° 7°F
1.5 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 26.1 in of snow
March
42° 14°F
1.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 31.4 in of snow
April
50° 21°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 26.7 in of snow
May
60° 27°F
1.8 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 6.2 in of snow
June
70° 34°F
1.1 in of rain · 4 wet days
July
72° 39°F
3.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
70° 38°F
3.0 in of rain · 9 wet days
September
65° 31°F
2.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
54° 22°F
1.8 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 9.7 in of snow
November
41° 13°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 19.0 in of snow
December
33° 6°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 18.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Taos Ski Valley through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:11 AM5:11 PM9 h 59 min
February6:47 AM5:43 PM10 h 55 min
March7:10 AM7:10 PM11 h 59 min
April6:26 AM7:37 PM13 h 11 min
May5:52 AM8:03 PM14 h 10 min
June5:41 AM8:23 PM14 h 42 min
July5:53 AM8:21 PM14 h 27 min
August6:18 AM7:54 PM13 h 35 min
September6:43 AM7:10 PM12 h 27 min
October7:08 AM6:26 PM11 h 18 min
November6:38 AM4:54 PM10 h 16 min
December7:05 AM4:48 PM9 h 43 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).

What is the weather like in Taos Ski Valley?

Taos Ski Valley has a subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 72°F (22°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 4°F (-15°C).

It gets about 22.0 inches (560 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 157 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Taos Ski Valley is June to September. At 9,321 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 Taos Ski Valley

What is the hottest month in Taos Ski Valley?

July, with an average high of 72°F (22°C).

What is the coldest month in Taos Ski Valley?

January, with an average low of 4°F (-15°C).

How much does it rain in Taos Ski Valley?

About 22.0 inches (560 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Taos Ski Valley?

Yes, about 157 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Taos Ski Valley?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Taos Ski Valley have?

Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).

What is the weather like in Taos Ski Valley in November?

Highs average 41°F and lows 13°F, with about 1.6 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Taos Ski Valley?

Around 6:38 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:54 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Taos Ski Valley weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Taos Ski Valley.

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