Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
43°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Santa Fe
United States · North America
Plenty of sun. Cold weather is the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
43°F
Lows around 22°F
Precipitation
4 days/mo
Sun
9 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
13%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
9 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 30° and nights feel near 15°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
65%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
6 mphJanuary Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 39°F, easing to about 33°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning32°F
Rain6%
Cloud33%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday39°F
Rain7%
Cloud36%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon39°F
Rain6%
Cloud35%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowEarly evening33°F
Rain7%
Cloud34%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 22 | 0.7 | 4 | 9.0 | 57 |
| Feb | 48 | 26 | 0.6 | 4 | 9.9 | 53 |
| Mar | 58 | 33 | 0.8 | 4 | 11.0 | 44 |
| Apr | 67 | 40 | 0.7 | 4 | 12.0 | 35 |
| May | 76 | 49 | 0.7 | 4 | 13.2 | 32 |
| Jun | 85 | 58 | 0.6 | 4 | 13.6 | 32 |
| Jul | 86 | 62 | 1.1 | 6 | 13.1 | 44 |
| Aug | 84 | 61 | 1.0 | 6 | 12.4 | 47 |
| Sep | 79 | 54 | 1.0 | 4 | 11.5 | 45 |
| Oct | 67 | 43 | 1.2 | 5 | 10.3 | 47 |
| Nov | 54 | 31 | 0.7 | 3 | 9.4 | 49 |
| Dec | 43 | 23 | 0.8 | 4 | 8.8 | 56 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology