Santa Fe County Climate
Santa Fe County, New Mexico
Avg Annual Temp
51.2°F
Annual Precip
13.0"
Annual Snowfall
24.8"
Extreme Heat Days
33.4
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Santa Fe County Weather
A Cool and Dry Mountain Climate
Santa Fe County's 51.2°F average annual temperature is cooler than the national median. Its 13.0 inches of annual precipitation marks it as a classic dry, high-altitude environment.
Among the State's Cooler Counties
The county's average temperature is 3.6 degrees lower than the New Mexico state average of 54.8°F. It ranks as one of the state's cooler regions, avoiding the intense heat of the southern deserts.
Similar to Its High-Elevation Peers
Santa Fe's 24.8 inches of snow mirrors the 25.7 inches in neighboring Sandoval. It remains significantly warmer than Taos to the north, which is about 7 degrees cooler on average.
Comfortable Summers and Snowy Winters
The county enjoys mild summers with only 33 days above 90°F. However, winters are cold, with a January average of 31.4°F and nearly 25 inches of annual snowfall.
Equip for Cold Winter Nights
Outdoor planning should account for a short growing season and winter lows that dip to 31.4°F. A sturdy snow shovel and layers are essential for the 24.8 inches of annual snow.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.