Weather & Climate in Santa Fe, NM

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Santa Fe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 350 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 37.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. 71% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 6,762 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	52.2°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	350 days/yr

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

Annual Rainfall 11.7"

69% below US avg

Snowfall 37.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.15"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	71.4%
Unhealthy Days	1

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)

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Jul 12, 2021	5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M4.2	93 km	13 km
Jul 4, 1995	23 km WSW of Springer, New Mexico	M3.8	124 km	5 km
May 18, 2023	8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico	M3.8	147 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2021	3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.7	95 km	10 km
Jul 22, 1990	5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico	M3.7	92 km	10 km
Jun 4, 2008	8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.7	100 km	5 km
Jan 4, 1998	5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.6	125 km	5 km
Oct 17, 2011	3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico	M3.5	21 km	5 km
Sep 14, 2009	7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.5	107 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2024	7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.5	87 km	6 km
Sep 29, 2012	4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico	M3.5	133 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	127 km	5 km
Oct 20, 2016	3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico	M3.5	137 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	125 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.4	125 km	5 km
Apr 9, 2021	2 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.3	98 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2024	8 km WSW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.2	91 km	5 km
Apr 29, 2025	5 km WNW of Veguita, New Mexico	M3.1	146 km	10 km
Sep 29, 2017	17 km S of Mora, New Mexico	M3.1	61 km	5 km
Jun 26, 2018	3 km ESE of Regina, New Mexico	M3.0	102 km	3 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

60 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 8, 1989	EF1	65 km	5.0 mi	0
Sep 13, 1988	EF1	69 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 13, 1982	EF1	69 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 23, 1981	EF1	74 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 21, 1973	EF1	82 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 15, 1971	EF1	1 km	2.0 mi	0
Dec 26, 1966	EF1	23 km	0.3 mi	0
May 31, 1965	EF1	76 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 20, 1956	EF1	58 km	0.5 mi	0
Oct 1, 2023	EF0	66 km	1.3 mi	0
Jul 23, 2021	EF0	68 km	0.0 mi	0
Jul 13, 2021	EF0	39 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 2, 2021	EF0	77 km	1.8 mi	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	34 km	1.7 mi	0
Aug 15, 2020	EF0	86 km	0.0 mi	0
May 21, 2018	EF0	29 km	3.8 mi	0
Jul 6, 2017	EF0	45 km	0.0 mi	0
May 9, 2017	EF0	6 km	0.3 mi	0
May 9, 2017	EF0	79 km	4.9 mi	0
Jul 17, 2016	EF0	93 km	0.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HERMITS PEAK (352,046 acres, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2022	HERMITS PEAK	352,046	55 km
2011	LAS CONCHAS	150,874	46 km
2022	CERRO PELADO	45,620	48 km
2000	CERRO GRANDE	44,279	41 km
2000	VIVEASH	22,468	35 km
2013	THOMPSON RIDGE	21,077	58 km
2016	DOG HEAD	19,816	95 km
2006	OJO FELIZ	17,767	91 km
1996	DOME	15,783	37 km
1993	OJO	14,887	95 km
2002	CERRO PELON	13,015	99 km
2002	BORREGO	12,877	40 km
2010	SOUTH FORK	12,585	60 km
2020	LUNA	10,849	84 km
2011	PACHECO	9,790	26 km
2013	JAROSO	9,529	38 km
2008	UNNAMED	7,351	98 km
2003	CAPULIN	6,155	27 km
2013	TRES LAGUNAS	5,832	29 km
1998	OSO	5,297	50 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	0.9 in	Coldest
February	34°F (1°C)	0.9 in
March	40°F (4°C)	0.8 in
April	47°F (8°C)	0.6 in	Driest
May	56°F (13°C)	1.0 in
June	66°F (19°C)	1.3 in
July	79°F (26°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
September	62°F (16°C)	2.1 in
October	51°F (10°C)	1.3 in
November	39°F (4°C)	0.9 in
December	31°F (-0°C)	1.1 in

Santa Fe has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 28°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (0.6").

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