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Durham, NC vs Santa Fe, NM

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Highlights

On average, there are 283 sunny days per year in Santa Fe. Durham averages 220 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Santa Fe, New Mexico gets 15.1 inches of rain, on average, per year. Durham, North Carolina gets 45.7 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Santa Fe averages 26.2 inches of snow per year. Durham averages 3.7 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

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

Durham, North Carolina
Summer High: the July high is around 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 29.6
Rain: averages 45.7 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 3.7 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
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.

Durham

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Durham 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 Durham, while July and January are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Durham, NC

12 AM PST

Chance Rain Showers

64°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
OvernightChance Rain Showers62° / 72°E 5 mph
Monday NightShowers And Thunderstorms65° / 77°SE 7 to 10 mph
Tuesday NightShowers And Thunderstorms Likely62° / 79°SE 3 mph
Wednesday NightShowers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms62° / 86°SW 5 mph
Thursday NightSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy68° / 91°SW 5 mph
Friday NightSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms69° / 88°SW 3 to 7 mph
Saturday NightChance Showers And Thunderstorms66° / 87°W 3 to 9 mph
Today's Weather - Santa Fe, NM

12 AM PST

Partly Cloudy

56°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
OvernightPartly Cloudy49° / 78°SE 5 mph
Monday NightMostly Cloudy52° / 78°W 10 to 15 mph
Tuesday NightPartly Cloudy49° / 69°W 10 to 25 mph
Wednesday NightMostly Clear42° / 68°NW 5 to 25 mph
Thursday NightMostly Clear44° / 73°NW 5 to 15 mph
Friday NightPartly Cloudy46° / 74°NW 5 to 15 mph
Saturday NightPartly Cloudy48° / 74°W 5 to 15 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthDurham, NCSanta Fe, NM
January50° / 30°44° / 18°
February54° / 32°49° / 22°
March63° / 38°56° / 27°
April72° / 46°65° / 33°
May79° / 55°74° / 42°
June86° / 65°84° / 50°
July89° / 69°86° / 55°
August87° / 68°83° / 54°
September81° / 61°78° / 47°
October72° / 48°67° / 36°
November63° / 39°54° / 26°
December53° / 32°44° / 18°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Durham / Santa Fe
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 019 / 3010 / 41 / 2
February0 / 015 / 279 / 41 / 2
March0 / 09 / 2410 / 50 / 1
April0 / 02 / 149 / 40 / 1
May1 / 10 / 210 / 50 / 0
June9 / 50 / 010 / 60 / 0
July14 / 80 / 011 / 100 / 0
August11 / 40 / 010 / 100 / 0
September3 / 00 / 08 / 60 / 0
October0 / 01 / 87 / 50 / 0
November0 / 07 / 248 / 40 / 1
December0 / 017 / 309 / 40 / 2
July is the hottest month for Durham with an average high temperature of 89.0°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in North Carolina. In Durham, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Durham are May, September and April.

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.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Durham with an average of 29.6°. This is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.

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.

In Durham, there are 38.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which 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 Durham, there are 70.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other 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 Durham, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other 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.

August is the wettest month in Durham with 4.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 3.2 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 28% of yearly precipitation and 23% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 45.7 inches in Durham means that it is drier 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.

July is the rainiest month in Durham with 10.6 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 7.2 rainy days. There are 109.3 rainy days annually in Durham, which is about average compared to other places in North Carolina. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

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.

An annual snowfall of 3.7 inches in Durham means that it is snowier than most places in North Carolina.

An annual snowfall of 26.2 inches in Santa Fe means that it is snowier than most places in New Mexico.
January is the snowiest month in Durham with 1.9 inches of snow, and 2 months of the year have significant snowfall.

December is the snowiest month in Santa Fe with 7.3 inches of snow, and 7 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 Durham    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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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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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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