Santa Fe County Weather Forecast
Santa Fe County weather: 78°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Santa Fe County?
No - rain is unlikely in Santa Fe County today.
A 16% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,1 in of precipitation is forecast.
The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 29% of a normal August week (0,1 in against 0,3 in).
16-day forecast for Santa Fe County
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 61° | 16% · 0,0 in | 18 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 85° / 62° | 17% · 0,0 in | 26 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 61° | 3% · 0,0 in | 22 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 66° | 14% · 0,0 in | 19 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 63° | 26% · 0,0 in | 24 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 61° | 26% | 14 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 89° / 62° | 14% | 16 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 67° | 5% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 89° / 65° | 7% | 18 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 92° / 66° | 12% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 92° / 68° | 13% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 67° | 15% | 14 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 67° | 21% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 68° | 25% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 62° | 26% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 63° | 26% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 8 |
What this means for Santa Fe County
Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 88°F is 4.9°F above the 83°F typical for this month.
A 16% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 74°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 78°F (25°C) with overcast. Humidity is 32% and wind is 10 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 6:20 PM.
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 22, 2026 at 6:20 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
