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Santa FE Seton, NM Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

Santa FE Seton, New Mexico has an average annual temperature of 51°F and a climate comfort score of 52/100 (Moderate). Annual precipitation totals 14.7", including 28.1" of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

51°F (11°C)

Avg High

64°F

Avg Low

38°F

Annual Precip

14.7"

Annual Snow

28.1"

Comfort Score

52/100

Moderate

Climate Comfort Score

52/100

Moderate

Avg Annual Temperature

51°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

14.7"

Plus 28.1" of snow

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Santa FE Seton) 52.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Santa FE Seton area.

Warming context for Santa FE Seton

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Santa FE Seton captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
  • Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
  • Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 43°F (6°C) 21°F (-6°C) 32°F (0°C)
February 47°F (8°C) 23°F (-5°C) 35°F (2°C)
March 56°F (13°C) 29°F (-2°C) 42°F (6°C)
April 63°F (17°C) 34°F (1°C) 49°F (9°C)
May 73°F (23°C) 44°F (6°C) 58°F (15°C)
June 84°F (29°C) 54°F (12°C) 69°F (20°C)
July 86°F (30°C) 57°F (14°C) 71°F (22°C)
August 83°F (29°C) 56°F (13°C) 70°F (21°C)
September 77°F (25°C) 50°F (10°C) 63°F (17°C)
October 66°F (19°C) 39°F (4°C) 52°F (11°C)
November 52°F (11°C) 28°F (-2°C) 40°F (5°C)
December 42°F (6°C) 21°F (-6°C) 32°F (0°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 0.8"

Snow: 5.0"

4.7 days with precipitation

February 0.7"

Snow: 5.5"

5.6 days with precipitation

March 0.9"

Snow: 4.2"

4.8 days with precipitation

April 0.8"

Snow: 1.1"

4.4 days with precipitation

May 0.9"

4.3 days with precipitation

June 0.9"

5.3 days with precipitation

July 2.5"

11.9 days with precipitation

August 2.2"

10.6 days with precipitation

September 1.6"

7.2 days with precipitation

October 1.6"

Snow: 0.5"

5.8 days with precipitation

November 0.9"

Snow: 3.2"

4.5 days with precipitation

December 1.0"

Snow: 8.6"

6.0 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

October 17

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

May 2

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

5,606

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

554

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

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Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Santa FE Seton, NM

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Santa FE Seton, New Mexico as a location with an annual average temperature of 51°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 64°F to a mean daily low of 38°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00298088, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Santa FE Seton receives roughly 14.7 inches of precipitation each year, with 28.1 inches typically falling as snow. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near May 2 and the first fall freeze near October 17. For energy use, 5,606 heating degree days and 554 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Santa FE Seton scores 52/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows — shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average temperature in Santa FE Seton, NM?
The average annual temperature in Santa FE Seton, New Mexico is 51°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 21°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Santa FE Seton get?
Santa FE Seton receives 14.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 28.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Santa FE Seton?
Santa FE Seton has a climate comfort score of 52/100 (Moderate). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Santa FE Seton?
Growing season data is not available for Santa FE Seton.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Santa FE Seton?
Santa FE Seton has 5,606 heating degree days and 554 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Santa FE Seton climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USC00298088. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00298088. For informational purposes only.

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