DEMOGRAPHICS / CLIMATE

Boasting an average of 283 sunny days per year, Santa Fe enjoys an elevation of 7,000 feet that moderates summer temperatures. Four distinct seasons bring dramatic summer thunderstorms and occasional winter snow, although winters tend to be mild and the rainfall low. Low humidity contributes to one of the most desirable year-round climates in the nation.

Climate Averages
Average rainfall                         14 inches
Average snowfall                      32 inches
Prevailing winds                        7 mph SW
Average date of first frost          October 10
Average date of last frost           May 1
Average growing season           150 days

Temperature Averages in Fahrenheit
Month              Highs   Lows
January            40        19
February           44        22
March               51        28
April                 60        35
May                  69        43
June                 79        52
July                  91        57
August             91        56
September        74        49
October            63        38
November         50        27
December         41        20

Current Weather Conditions

New Mexico Weather
http://weather.noaa.gov/weather/NM_cc_us.html

The Weather Channel
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