Santa Fe, NM weather in September
Santa Fe is mild in September, with some rain: highs average 78°F and nights drop to about 47°F. There are about 6 days with rain. A great month for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 78°F
- Normal low
- 47°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 1.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How September changes from start to finish
| September 1 | September 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 82°F | 73°F |
| Normal low | 51°F | 42°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 25% | 17% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:35 am / 7:31 pm | 6:58 am / 6:49 pm |
| Daylight | 12.9 h | 11.9 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°F17 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more1 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow6 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below1 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per September, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in September
Normal precipitation is 1.4 in; a dry September brings about 0.7 in and a wet one about 1.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more.
How September varies from year to year
- Warmest September, 1991-20201998: average high 83°F
- Coolest September2006: average high 72°F
- Wettest September2013: 2.9 in
- Driest September2000: 0.08 in
- Highest reading93°F (September 6, 2020)
- Lowest reading26°F (September 25, 2000)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
September compared with August and October
| August | September | October | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 83°F | 78°F | 66°F |
| Normal low | 54°F | 47°F | 35°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Comfortable days | 7 | 17 | 19 |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | 12.4 h | 11.3 h |
Highs change by -5°F from August and -12°F into October.
Nearby alternatives in September
- Warmer: Albuquerque, NM58 mi · high 83°F · 6 wet days
- Cooler: Telluride, CO187 mi · high 68°F · 11 wet days
How Santa Fe ranks in September
- Normal high231st warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 4 in New Mexico
- Wet days110th driest of 378
- Comfortable days43rd most of 342
What to pack for Santa Fe in September
- Layers – afternoons near 78°F but nights near 47°F
Heating and cooling
September has 114 heating degree days and 29 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 2% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Santa Fe in September?
The normal high is 78°F and the normal low is 47°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest September reading was 93°F (most recently on September 6, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Santa Fe in September?
About 6 days in September have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.4 in. The wettest September in 1991-2020 was in 2013 (2.9 in); the driest was in 2000 (0.08 in).
Is September a good time to visit Santa Fe?
September ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Santa Fe (72 out of 100). It has about 17 comfortable days and about 1 day 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).