Santa Fe, New Mexico Weather
Santa Fe, New Mexico — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Santa Fe, Santa Fe County.
Full aviation weather for Santa Fe is published on the Santa Fe Municipal Airport (KSAF) page, 16 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 2 airfields within reach of Santa Fe have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Santa Fe: Los Alamos Airport (KLAM) 37 km
Conditions reported at KSAF describe the airfield itself. Weather 16 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Santa Fe specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe commands a high desert plateau, cradled by the Sangre de Cristo Mountains whose peaks often wear a mantle of snow against the impossibly blue sky. It lies 51.5 miles north-east of Rio Rancho, NM (from Rio Rancho, NM: bearing 52°T), and is situated 5.2 miles east-north-east of Agua Fria. This ancient landscape, sculpted by wind and time, has shaped Santa Fe's distinctive character for centuries, with its adobe architecture seeming to rise organically from the ochre earth. The region's history is a rich tapestry woven from indigenous Pueblo cultures, Spanish colonial rule, and a later influx of Anglo artists and writers, each leaving an indelible mark on the city's soul. Economically, Santa Fe thrives on a blend of tourism drawn by its unique heritage and a burgeoning creative sector, fostering a vibrant arts scene that is central to its identity. The air here often carries the scent of piñon and juniper, a subtle perfume of the high desert. The cultural heart of Santa Fe beats with a proud, artistic spirit, evident in its numerous galleries, artisan markets, and the enduring traditions of its people. Notable landmarks include the historic Plaza, the Palace of the Governors, and the Loretto Chapel with its miraculous staircase, drawing visitors from across the globe. While not a university town in the traditional sense, Santa Fe is home to institutions like the Institute of American Indian Arts, which nurtures artistic talent. The city’s pace is unhurried, a gentle cadence that invites contemplation and appreciation for the present moment. Though professional sports teams are not a primary focus, the cultural landscape is rich, with events like the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market drawing global attention, and the city has been a haven for celebrated artists and writers who have found inspiration in its luminous light.
Live animated radar for Santa Fe and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico |
| Coordinates | 35.686975°N, 105.937799°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 87501, 87505, 87502, 87503, 87504 |
| Area Code | 505 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Santa Fe, New Mexico Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Santa Fe, New Mexico, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Santa Fe includes coordinates 35.686975°N, 105.937799°W, situated in Santa Fe County. ZIP code 87501, 87505, 87502, 87503, 87504. Telephone area code: 505. Timezone: Mountain Time (America/Denver).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
