Santa
Fe Weather
by
Dr Katherine Aaron
The locals are fond
of saying, “If you don’t like
the weather stick around 15 minutes.” Although
we have over 300 days of sunshine, it’s
not uncommon to have a quick rain shower
or hail storm that leaves as quickly as it
came. Generally, Santa Fe enjoys the most
pleasant weather in the country all year
round. However, we do have bad days and you’ll
be able to come prepared after reading the
tips in this article.
Weather
Tips for Summer: Our monsoon season is summer when we
often get our much needed rain showers in the afternoons.
Summer visitors should bring along a lightweight waterproof
jacket. The high desert nights are cold, even in the
middle of summer so bring along a heavier jacket for
evenings.
Weather
Tips for Spring: Sand storms, otherwise known as dust
storms are mostly experienced in the spring, but they
can be occur anytime of the year. If you’re a
contact wearer, be sure to bring along some eye drops
and a pair of glasses.
Weather
Tips for Fall: Although the temperature will reach the
70’s during the day, if you’re not directly
in the sun it will feel much cooler so you may want
to bring along a light sweater during the day. The nights
begin to get cold right after sunset and a heavier jacket
for nights out is a must.
Weather
Tips for Winter: Even when the temperature is in the
40’s, when you’re walking around in the
bright sunshine, you’ll feel like it’s much
warmer. We only average 7 snowfalls in the winter, but
come prepared to walk in the snow during your winter
visits. The city and county of Santa Fe take good care
of the roads and Interstates in and around the city
so when we do get snow, transportation isn’t affected
for very long if at all. Having a waterproof pair of
shoes is a good idea since there’s nothing worse
than cold wet feet while trying to enjoy your vacation.
Sunscreen
and sunglasses are a must for anytime of the year. The
altitude is 7,000 feet so the air tends to be thin and
dry making for wonderful star gazing at night but some
glare and sunburns during the day.
You’ll
enjoy your Santa Fe vacation much more when you come
prepared. And if you don’t like the weather when
you get here, just stick around for 15 minutes.
Average
Temperatures in Santa Fe
Month
|
Average
High |
Average
Low |
| January |
40 |
19 |
| February |
44 |
22 |
| March |
51 |
28 |
| April |
60 |
35 |
| May |
69 |
43 |
| June |
79 |
52 |
| July |
91 |
57 |
| August |
91 |
56 |
| September |
74 |
49 |
| October |
63 |
38 |
| November |
50 |
27 |
| December |
41 |
20 |
