Santa Fe, NM weather in November
In November, Santa Fe sees highs around 53°F and lows around 24°F: chilly and mostly dry. There are about 4 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 1.7 in.
- Normal high
- 53°F
- Normal low
- 24°F
- Wet days
- 4
- 0.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.7 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 60°F | 47°F |
| Normal low | 29°F | 20°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 14% | 13% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:25 am / 5:08 pm | 6:54 am / 4:50 pm |
| Daylight | 10.7 h | 9.9 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 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow4 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below26 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 0.8 in; a dry November brings about 0.3 in and a wet one about 1.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 1.7 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20201999: average high 64°F
- Coolest November2000: average high 45°F
- Wettest November2019: 2.0 in
- Driest November1999: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading74°F (November 11, 1999)
- Lowest reading-8°F (November 30, 2006)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
November compared with October and December
| October | November | December | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 66°F | 53°F | 43°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 24°F | 18°F |
| Wet days | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Comfortable days | 19 | 5 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | 10.3 h | 9.8 h |
Highs change by -13°F from October and -10°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Amarillo, TX233 mi · high 61°F · 4 wet days
- Cooler: Telluride, CO187 mi · high 45°F · 8 wet days
How Santa Fe ranks in November
- Normal high251st warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 4 in New Mexico
- Wet days51st driest of 378
- Comfortable days205th most of 341
What to pack for Santa Fe in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 24°F, highs near 53°F
- Layers – afternoons near 53°F but nights near 24°F
- A hat and gloves – about 26 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 789 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Santa Fe in November?
The normal high is 53°F and the normal low is 24°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was -8°F (November 30, 2006).
Does it rain a lot in Santa Fe in November?
About 4 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.8 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2019 (2.1 in); the driest was in 1999, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Santa Fe in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 1.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is November a good time to visit Santa Fe?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Santa Fe (51 out of 100). It has about 5 comfortable days. 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).