Santa Fe Weather Forecast
Santa Fe weather: 61°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Santa Fe?
Possibly - there is a 38% chance in Santa Fe today.
A 38% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel. Around 0,5 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Over the next 7 days, about 1,9 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Tue, Wed and Thu.
The next 7 days carry about 7.6 times a normal week's rain for September (1,9 in against 0,2 in).
16-day forecast for Santa Fe
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 18 | 🌧️ Heavy rain | 73° / 54° | 38% · 0,5 in | 14 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 19 | 🌧️ Heavy rain | 74° / 52° | 19% · 0,2 in | 19 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 20 | ☀️ Clear sky | 75° / 54° | 19% | 16 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Sep 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 55° | 2% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 22 | 🌧️ Showers | 73° / 55° | 81% · 0,6 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 23 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 58° / 55° | 75% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 🌦️ Light showers | 62° / 55° | 48% · 0,4 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 54° | 51% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 57° | 33% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 57° | 17% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Sep 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 75° / 56° | 22% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 🌦️ Light showers | 67° / 54° | 23% · 0,3 in | 12 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 68° / 54° | 23% · 0,1 in | 17 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 67° / 52° | 32% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 53° | 30% · 0,0 in | 19 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 19% | -- | — |
What this means for Santa Fe
Today is about average for September. The forecast high of 73°F is in line with the 74°F typical for this month.
A 38% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel. Around 0,5 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
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
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- 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?
Santa Fe is a city in New Mexico. Its coordinates are 35.687, -105.9378. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Santa Fe right now?
It is currently 61°F (16°C) with overcast. Humidity is 81% and wind is 1 mph.
When is the best time to visit Santa Fe?
May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Santa Fe, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Santa Fe in?
Santa Fe observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 7:28 AM.
How many people live in Santa Fe?
Santa Fe has a population of approximately 88.000.
What is the nearest airport to Santa Fe?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 296 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Santa Fe?
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 (cities-us) - 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 September 18, 2026 at 7:28 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
