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Santa Fe, NM vs Scottsdale, AZ

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Highlights

On average, there are 299 sunny days per year in Scottsdale. Santa Fe averages 283 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Scottsdale, Arizona gets 10.5 inches of rain, on average, per year. Santa Fe, New Mexico gets 15.1 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Scottsdale averages 0 inches of snow per year. Santa Fe averages 26.2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Scottsdale, Arizona
Summer High: the July high is around 104.3 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 42.4
Rain: averages 10.5 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year

Santa Fe, New Mexico
Summer High: the July high is around 86.1 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18.1
Rain: averages 15.1 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 26.2 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Scottsdale

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Scottsdale is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Arizona.

7.3 / 10
April, November and March are the most pleasant months in Scottsdale, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

Santa Fe

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Santa Fe is 7.5 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in New Mexico.

7.5 / 10
September, August and June are the most pleasant months in Santa Fe, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Santa Fe, NM

11 PM PST

Mostly Cloudy

40°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
OvernightMostly Cloudy37° / 59°N 5 to 10 mph
Wednesday NightScattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy41° / 63°E 5 to 10 mph
Thursday NightPartly Cloudy43° / 68°NE 5 to 10 mph
Friday NightSlight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy46° / 69°E 5 to 10 mph
Saturday NightSlight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy45° / 72°E 5 to 10 mph
Sunday NightPartly Cloudy49° / 76°SE 5 to 10 mph
Monday NightPartly Cloudy51° / 79°NW 5 to 15 mph
Today's Weather - Scottsdale, AZ

11 PM PST

Partly Cloudy

62°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TonightPartly Cloudy58° / 80°ENE 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday NightClear61° / 90°NNW 5 mph
Thursday NightClear68° / 97°NNW 5 to 10 mph
Friday NightMostly Clear73° / 99°N 5 to 10 mph
Saturday NightMostly Clear73° / 100°ENE 5 to 15 mph
Sunday NightPartly Cloudy73° / 96°SSW 5 to 10 mph
Monday NightPartly Cloudy68° / 87°SSW 5 to 15 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthSanta Fe, NMScottsdale, AZ
January44° / 18°66° / 42°
February49° / 22°70° / 45°
March56° / 27°76° / 49°
April65° / 33°84° / 55°
May74° / 42°93° / 64°
June84° / 50°102° / 72°
July86° / 55°104° / 79°
August83° / 54°103° / 79°
September78° / 47°98° / 73°
October67° / 36°87° / 61°
November54° / 26°75° / 49°
December44° / 18°65° / 42°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Santa Fe / Scottsdale
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 030 / 24 / 42 / 0
February0 / 027 / 14 / 42 / 0
March0 / 124 / 05 / 41 / 0
April0 / 714 / 04 / 21 / 0
May1 / 212 / 05 / 10 / 0
June5 / 290 / 06 / 10 / 0
July8 / 310 / 010 / 40 / 0
August4 / 310 / 010 / 50 / 0
September0 / 270 / 06 / 30 / 0
October0 / 138 / 05 / 30 / 0
November0 / 124 / 04 / 31 / 0
December0 / 030 / 24 / 42 / 0
July is the hottest month for Santa Fe with an average high temperature of 86.1°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in New Mexico. In Santa Fe, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Santa Fe are September, May and August.

July is the hottest month for Scottsdale with an average high temperature of 104.3°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Arizona. In Scottsdale, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Scottsdale are March, November and April.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Santa Fe with an average of 18.1°. This is about average compared to other places in New Mexico.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Scottsdale with an average of 41.6°. This is warmer than most places in Arizona.

In Santa Fe, there are 17.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in New Mexico.

In Scottsdale, there are 160.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Arizona.

In Santa Fe, there are 159.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in New Mexico.

In Scottsdale, there are 4.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Arizona.

In Santa Fe, there are 1.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in New Mexico.

In Scottsdale, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

August is the wettest month in Santa Fe with 2.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.6 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 42% of yearly precipitation and 14% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 15.1 inches in Santa Fe means that it is wetter than most places in New Mexico.


August is the wettest month in Scottsdale with 1.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.1 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 36% of yearly precipitation and 18% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 10.5 inches in Scottsdale means that it is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

August is the rainiest month in Santa Fe with 10.4 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 3.6 rainy days. There are 65.7 rainy days annually in Santa Fe, which is rainier than most places in New Mexico. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 40% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 18% chance of a rainy day.

August is the rainiest month in Scottsdale with 5.1 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 0.5 rainy days. There are 37.7 rainy days annually in Scottsdale, which is less rainy than most places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 34% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 26.2 inches in Santa Fe means that it is snowier than most places in New Mexico.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Scottsdale, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Arizona.
December is the snowiest month in Santa Fe with 7.3 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Scottsdale.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

Reviews for Santa Fe    2 Reviews
Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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NC For Me · Apex, NC
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Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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NC For Me · Apex, NC
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Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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