September weather forecastSanta Fe, NM
September
Weather in September
As the city transitions into autumn, September brings slight chill to Santa Fe's air. A steady decrease in temperature to 74.1°F (23.4°C) indicates the onset of fall. Even so, Santa Fe's sunny disposition continues, with significant daylight hours and a UV index of 5. The reduction in rainfall days from August makes room for comfier, drier days. The blend of bright sunlit days and cooling temperatures makes September a perfect testament to the soothing charm of Santa Fe's fall.Temperature
September's onset brings a negligible change in high-temperatures, falling from 79.9°F (26.6°C) in August to a still moderately hot 74.1°F (23.4°C). Contrasted against daytime highs, Santa Fe records an average nighttime low of 52°F (11.1°C) in September.Humidity
In Santa Fe, the average relative humidity in September is 48%.Rainfall
In September, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout September, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Santa Fe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 90.3 days and collects up to 9.8" (249mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Santa Fe, snow does not fall in June through September.Daylight
In Santa Fe, the average length of the day in September is 12h and 23min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:30 pm. On the last day of September, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:48 pm MDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in September in Santa Fe is 11.4h.UV index
In September, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in September interprets into the following advice:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.
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Average temperature in September
Santa Fe, NM
- Average high temperature in September: 74.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).
- Average low temperature in September: 52°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.6°F).
Average pressure in September
Santa Fe, NM
- Average pressure in September: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in September
Santa Fe, NM
- Average wind speed in September: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in September
Santa Fe, NM
- Average humidity in September: 48%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (32%).
Average rainfall in September
Santa Fe, NM
- Average rainfall in September: 0.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.55").
Average rainfall days in September
Santa Fe, NM
- Average rainfall days in September: 8.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in September
Santa Fe, NM
- Average snowfall in September: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.71").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in September
Santa Fe, NM
- Average snowfall days in September: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in September /
Average sunshine in September
Santa Fe, NM
- Average daylight in September: 12h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in September: 11h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in September
Santa Fe, NM
- Average sunshine days in September: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).
Average UV index in September
Santa Fe, NM
- Average UV index in September: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in September
Santa Fe, NM
- Average cloud cover in September: 12
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in September
Santa Fe, NM
- Average visibility in September: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
