Average Snowfall in Angel Fire, NM
Elevation: 8,415 ft
Based on the NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normal — the official 30-year average of a typical winter, not any single season — from the nearest comparable-elevation weather station about 1 miles away. Snowfall changes sharply with elevation around Angel Fire: nearby spots range from roughly 42.9" to 156.7" a year, so your exact total depends on where you are.
Angel Fire Snowfall by Month
Snow season in Angel Fire typically runs from October through May, peaking in January with about 24.3" of snow.
Average monthly snowfall, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
What to Expect
That is over 4x the US average annual snowfall of 28". With 124" of annual snowfall, a quality snow blower and heavy-duty shovel are worth the investment. Ice melt should be stocked before the first storm hits.
Snow in New Mexico
| City | Annual Snow |
|---|---|
| Taos Ski Valley | 156.7" |
| Red River | 156.7" |
| Angel Fire | 124" |
| Taos | 28.4" |
| Gallup | 20.6" |
| Santa Fe | 20.2" |
| Albuquerque | 7.9" |
| Socorro | 2" |
| Las Cruces | 1" |
Snowfall Near Angel Fire
| City | Distance | Annual Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Taos, NM | 16 mi | 28.4" |
| Taos Ski Valley, NM | 17 mi | 156.7" |
| Red River, NM | 23 mi | 156.7" |
| Santa Fe, NM | 61 mi | 20.2" |
| Chromo, CO | 97 mi | 55.7" |