Santa Fe, NM weather in July
July in Santa Fe: warm, with some rain. Highs 86°F, lows 55°F, about 10 days with rain. This is the peak of the warm season in Santa Fe.
- Normal high
- 86°F
- Normal low
- 55°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 2.3 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 87°F | 85°F |
| Normal low | 54°F | 55°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 25% | 35% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:51 am / 8:23 pm | 6:11 am / 8:09 pm |
| Daylight | 14.5 h | 14.0 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°F5 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more10 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 2.3 in; a dry July brings about 1.2 in and a wet one about 3.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202003: average high 93°F
- Coolest July1991: average high 82°F
- Wettest July1997: 4.8 in
- Driest July2003: 0.2 in
- Highest reading99°F (July 10, 2020)
- Lowest reading32°F (July 5, 1997)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
July compared with June and August
| June | July | August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 84°F | 86°F | 83°F |
| Normal low | 50°F | 55°F | 54°F |
| Wet days | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 6 | 5 | 7 |
| Daylight | 14.5 h | 14.3 h | 13.5 h |
Highs change by +2°F from June and -3°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Warmer: Albuquerque, NM58 mi · high 91°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Telluride, CO187 mi · high 77°F · 13 wet days
How Santa Fe ranks in July
- Normal high218th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 4 in New Mexico
- Wet days220th driest of 378
- Comfortable days116th most of 340
What to pack for Santa Fe in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 86°F
- Layers – afternoons near 86°F but nights near 55°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.3 hours of daylight and highs near 86°F
Heating and cooling
July has 6 heating degree days and 175 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 3% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Santa Fe in July?
The normal high is 86°F and the normal low is 55°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 99°F (most recently on July 10, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Santa Fe in July?
About 10 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.3 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 1997 (4.8 in); the driest was in 2003 (0.2 in).
Is July a good time to visit Santa Fe?
July ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Santa Fe (54 out of 100). It has about 5 comfortable days and about 10 days at 90°F or hotter. 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).