Santa Fe weather in January
January in Santa Fe: cold, dry, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Santa Fe · #441 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 55/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Santa Fe climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 4°C / 40°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -7°C / 19°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Rainfall | 22 mm / 0.9 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 57% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -10°C / 14°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 13.7 cm / 5.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 40 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Santa Fe in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Santa Fe?
- January in Santa Fe: cold, dry, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Santa Fe on SeasonMap's comfort score (55/100).
- What is the weather like in Santa Fe in January?
- In January, Santa Fe averages a daily high of 4.4°C and a low of -7.2°C, with about 22 mm of rain over roughly 4.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Santa Fe in January?
- Santa Fe has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in January.
- Does it snow in Santa Fe in January?
- Santa Fe sees roughly 13.7 cm of snowfall in January.