Santa Fe, NM Weather
Santa Fe hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 82°F (28°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 81°F (27°C).
Current conditions in detail
Santa Fe weather tomorrow (Monday, August 17)
Tomorrow in Santa Fe looks sunny, with a high of 83° and an overnight low of 57°. Precipitation chance is modest at 36%. Winds top out near 14 mph, and the UV index reaches 11 (extreme).
Santa Fe 14-day forecast
About the weather in Santa Fe
Weather in Santa Fe is shaped by its semi-arid climate - expect big day-to-night temperature swings and modest rainfall. July afternoons typically reach 83°F (28°C), while January highs hover near 36°F (2°C). Annual precipitation averages 13.3 inches (337 mm) over about 69 rainy days.
Santa Fe weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 83°F (28°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 36°F (2°C)
- Record high: 96°F (35°C) · Record low: -7°F (-21°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: July (9 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (13.2 h sun/day)
- Climate type: semi-arid - big day-to-night temperature swings and modest rainfall
- Snow: about 20 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 83°F (28°C) and overnight lows stay near 62°F (16°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 36°F (2°C) and lows around 20°F (-7°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 96°F (35°C) and dropped as low as -7°F (-21°C).
Rain, sun and snow
July is usually the wettest month. It brings about 1.5 inches (37 mm) of rain over 9 days, while April is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 13.2 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 20 days in a typical year, mostly from October through April.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Santa Fe stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 61°F (16°C) and nights around 39°F (4°C); rain falls on about 17 days over the three months, plus around 5 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Santa Fe runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 60°F (15°C); expect showers on roughly 21 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Santa Fe is mild, with daytime highs averaging 62°F (17°C) and nights around 43°F (6°C); rain falls on about 15 days over the three months, plus around 3 snowy days.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Santa Fe is brisk and cold, with daytime highs averaging 39°F (4°C) and nights around 23°F (-5°C); rain falls on about 16 days over the three months, plus around 12 snowy days.
Average temperatures in Santa Fe by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36° | 20° | 6 | 1.1 in | 8.7 h/day | 61% |
| February | 42° | 24° | 6 | 1.0 in | 9.7 h/day | 56% |
| March | 52° | 31° | 7 | 1.1 in | 10.7 h/day | 47% |
| April | 61° | 38° | 4 | 0.8 in | 12.0 h/day | 34% |
| May | 70° | 47° | 6 | 1.0 in | 13.0 h/day | 34% |
| June | 81° | 58° | 5 | 1.2 in | 13.2 h/day | 33% |
| July | 83° | 62° | 9 | 1.5 in | 13.2 h/day | 41% |
| August | 81° | 60° | 8 | 1.2 in | 12.3 h/day | 45% |
| September | 75° | 54° | 5 | 1.2 in | 11.4 h/day | 43% |
| October | 62° | 43° | 5 | 1.2 in | 10.2 h/day | 46% |
| November | 49° | 31° | 5 | 1.1 in | 9.3 h/day | 50% |
| December | 40° | 25° | 4 | 0.9 in | 8.7 h/day | 53% |