Santa Fe, NM weather in February
Expect chilly, mostly dry weather in Santa Fe in February, with highs near 48°F and lows near 21°F. Rain or snow falls on about 4 days. Snowfall averages about 2.4 in.
- Normal high
- 48°F
- Normal low
- 21°F
- Wet days
- 4
- 0.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 2.4 in
- snow on the ground 2 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 45°F | 52°F |
| Normal low | 20°F | 24°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 12% | 14% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:03 am / 5:30 pm | 6:34 am / 5:57 pm |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | 11.4 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow4 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in2 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below27 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more2 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 0.5 in; a dry February brings about 0.1 in and a wet one about 0.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 2.4 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20201995: average high 56°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 41°F
- Wettest February2005: 1.8 in
- Driest February1999: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading70°F (February 28, 2006)
- Lowest reading-24°F (February 3, 2011)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
February compared with January and March
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 43°F | 48°F | 57°F |
| Normal low | 18°F | 21°F | 26°F |
| Wet days | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | 10.9 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +5°F from January and +9°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Albuquerque, NM58 mi · high 54°F · 4 wet days
- Cooler: Taos, NM54 mi · high 42°F · 4 wet days
How Santa Fe ranks in February
- Normal high218th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 4 in New Mexico
- Wet days10th driest of 378
- Comfortable days238th most of 340
What to pack for Santa Fe in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 21°F, highs near 48°F
- Layers – afternoons near 48°F but nights near 21°F
- A hat and gloves – about 27 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 850 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Santa Fe in February?
The normal high is 48°F and the normal low is 21°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -24°F (February 3, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Santa Fe in February?
About 4 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.5 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (1.8 in); the driest was in 1999, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Santa Fe in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 2.4 in, and snow covers the ground on about 2 days.
Is February a good time to visit Santa Fe?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Santa Fe (45 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Santa Fe 2 (USC00298085), 5.1 mi SSW of the city center, 6,756 ft (241 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Santa Fe Municipal Airport (723656-23049), 10 mi WSW of the city center, 6,287 ft (710 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).