Santa Fe, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Santa Fe County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
88,224
Population
1,689/sq mi density
$70,110
Median Income
$47,121 per capita
$411,500
Home Value
$581,279 Zillow
$1,380
Median Rent
29.9% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
843
Violent Crime/100K
5,189 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$70,110 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$411,500 home value, $1,380/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
843 violent crimes/100K (122% above avg)
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Santa Fe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches. The area receives 20.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,762 ft (2,061 m) |
| Area | 52.4 sq mi (135.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,689/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6620°N, 105.9818°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Santa Fe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Fe Regional (SAF) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 71.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0483 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 2.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Santa Fe has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.0") and February the driest (0.4").