Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Santa FE Seton, NM Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 14.7"
- Annual precip
- 168d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Santa FE Seton
Santa FE Seton, New Mexico averages 51°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 14.7"
- annual precipitation · 28" snow
- 168 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
51°F (11°C)
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
38°F
Annual Precip
14.7"
Annual Snow
28.1"
Comfort Score
49/100
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) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Santa FE Seton area.
How Santa FE Seton compares to every U.S. city
Santa FE Seton's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
49 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Santa FE Seton
MethodologySanta FE Seton's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running warmer than the 30-year mean.
- 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
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 0.8" | 5.0" | 30.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 0.7" | 5.5" | 25.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 0.9" | 4.2" | 20.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8" | 1.1" | 9.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 2.2 | 0.1 |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.6 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.2 |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.5 |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6" | 0.5" | 5.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 0.9" | 3.2" | 21.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 1.0" | 8.6" | 29.3 | 0.0 |
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
Growing Season
168 days
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
What Santa FE Seton's climate means for you
Santa FE Seton runs 51°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 168 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 2 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,606 heating and 554 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Santa FE Seton, NM
An annual average temperature of 51°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 64°F to a mean daily low of 38°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Santa FE Seton, New Mexico. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00298088 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Santa FE Seton should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 14.7 inches, with 28.1 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 168 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 2 and the first fall freeze near October 17. And on the energy front, 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 49/100 (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 49/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Santa FE Seton? ▼
Santa FE Seton has approximately 168 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 2 and the first fall freeze around October 17.
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, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Santa FE Seton climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00298088 near Santa FE Seton.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00298088. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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