Santa Fe County Weather Forecast
Santa Fe County weather: 72°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Santa Fe County is a county in New Mexico. Santa Fe County is a county in the United States. It has a population of about 155.000.
Right now it is 72°F (22°C) in Santa Fe County with clear. It feels like 65°F. Today runs from 62°F to 87°F. Chance of precipitation is 33%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.5/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Santa Fe County is May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 83°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 22°F.
The closest major airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), about 296 mi away. Nearby highlights include Great Sand Dunes National Park, Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Mesa Verde National Park and White Sands National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 87°F is 4°F above the 83°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Santa Fe County today at 8.6/10. Gusts to 33 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Santa Fe County right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:31 AM, Aug 26 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Santa Fe County
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 87° / 62° | 33% · 0,0 in | 25 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 63° | 23% | 19 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 62° | 23% · 0,0 in | 26 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 64° | 15% · 0,0 in | 29 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 82° / 63° | 20% · 0,0 in | 18 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 63° | 20% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 60° | 17% | 16 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 85° / 64° | 8% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 84° / 63° | 10% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 64° | 19% | 18 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 91° / 67° | 21% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 90° / 67° | 27% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 66° | 28% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 67° | 33% | 12 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | 🌧️ Showers | 87° / 61° | 35% · 0,4 in | 12 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 41% | -- | — |
Climate in Santa Fe County month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37° | 22° | 0,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 48° | 30° | 0,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 56° | 35° | 0,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 62° | 39° | 0,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 70° | 46° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 82° | 58° | 1,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 83° | 60° | 1,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 83° | 61° | 1,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 74° | 53° | 1,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 66° | 46° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 50° | 33° | 1,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 44° | 29° | 0,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Santa Fe County
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Air quality and pollen in Santa Fe County
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Santa Fe County
Go in May, June, July, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Santa Fe County?
Santa Fe County is a county in New Mexico. Its coordinates are 35.687, -105.9378. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Santa Fe County right now?
It is currently 72°F (22°C) with clear. Humidity is 32% and wind is 12 mph.
When is the best time to visit Santa Fe County?
May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Santa Fe County, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Santa Fe County in?
Santa Fe County observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 2:31 AM.
How many people live in Santa Fe County?
Santa Fe County has a population of approximately 155.000.
What is the nearest airport to Santa Fe County?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 296 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Santa Fe County?
Popular options include Great Sand Dunes National Park, Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Mesa Verde National Park, White Sands National Park, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Pikes Peak.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 26, 2026 at 2:31 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
