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Santa Fe, NM vs Charlotte, NC

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Highlights

On average, there are 218 sunny days per year in Charlotte. Santa Fe averages 283 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Charlotte, North Carolina gets 43.1 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.

Charlotte averages 2.3 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

Charlotte, North Carolina
Summer High: the July high is around 89.7 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 30
Rain: averages 43.1 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 2.3 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
Charlotte

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Charlotte is 7.5 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in North Carolina.

7.5 / 10
May, September and October are the most pleasant months in Charlotte, while July and January 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

12 AM PST

Isolated Rain Showers

66°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
This AfternoonIsolated Rain Showers70° / 45°SW 5 to 10 mph
SundaySunny74° / 49°SW 5 to 10 mph
MondaySunny79° / 52°SW 5 to 15 mph
TuesdaySunny77° / 48°W 10 to 25 mph
WednesdaySunny69° / 42°W 15 to 25 mph
ThursdaySunny68° / 42°NW 5 to 20 mph
FridaySunny72° / 45°W 5 to 15 mph
Today's Weather - Charlotte, NC

12 AM PST

Chance Rain Showers

71°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
This AfternoonChance Rain Showers72° / 57°E 6 mph
SundayRain Showers Likely67° / 60°NE 5 to 8 mph
MondayHeavy Rain then Patchy Fog69° / 63°ESE 9 mph
TuesdayShowers And Thunderstorms77° / 61°SSE 7 mph
WednesdayShowers And Thunderstorms Likely80° / 63°WSW 5 mph
ThursdaySunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers87° / 67°W 2 to 6 mph
FridayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers91° / 69°WSW 2 to 6 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthSanta Fe, NMCharlotte, NC
January44° / 18°51° / 30°
February49° / 22°55° / 33°
March56° / 27°63° / 40°
April65° / 33°72° / 47°
May74° / 42°79° / 56°
June84° / 50°87° / 65°
July86° / 55°90° / 69°
August83° / 54°88° / 68°
September78° / 47°82° / 61°
October67° / 36°72° / 49°
November54° / 26°63° / 40°
December44° / 18°53° / 32°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Santa Fe / Charlotte
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 030 / 184 / 92 / 1
February0 / 027 / 144 / 92 / 0
March0 / 024 / 75 / 91 / 0
April0 / 014 / 14 / 91 / 0
May1 / 22 / 05 / 90 / 0
June5 / 90 / 06 / 100 / 0
July8 / 160 / 010 / 100 / 0
August4 / 110 / 010 / 90 / 0
September0 / 40 / 06 / 70 / 0
October0 / 08 / 15 / 70 / 0
November0 / 024 / 74 / 81 / 0
December0 / 030 / 174 / 92 / 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 Charlotte with an average high temperature of 89.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in North Carolina. In Charlotte, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Charlotte are May, September 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.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Charlotte with an average of 30.0°. This is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.

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 Charlotte, there are 41.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in North Carolina.

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 Charlotte, there are 63.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in North Carolina.

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 Charlotte, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in North Carolina.

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 Charlotte with 4.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 3.1 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 28% of yearly precipitation and 24% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 43.1 inches in Charlotte means that it is one of the driest places in North Carolina.

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.

July is the rainiest month in Charlotte with 10.2 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 6.8 rainy days. There are 104.9 rainy days annually in Charlotte, which is less rainy than most places in North Carolina. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% 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.

An annual snowfall of 2.3 inches in Charlotte means that it is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.
December is the snowiest month in Santa Fe with 7.3 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Charlotte with 1.1 inches of snow, and 2 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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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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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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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