Climate Insights for Santa Fe
Climate Overview
The climate in Santa Fe is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,156 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 288 mm of rainfall. Santa Fe sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Santa Fe is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 84.9 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 11.4 in of rainfall. Santa Fe sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Santa Fe has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.Santa Fe has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°F range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 76°F and an average of 80°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Santa Fe is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,156 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 180 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 288 mm of rainfall. June and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 9 mm. That's 279 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Santa Fe is a very wet location, receiving approximately 84.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.1 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 11.3 in of rainfall. June and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.4 in. That's 11 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Santa Fe is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 10km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 14km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.Santa Fe is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 6mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Santa Fe based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Santa Fe based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.