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- Weather in January
- Weather in February
- Weather in March
- Weather in April
- Weather in May
- Weather in June
- Weather in July
- Weather in August
- Weather in September
- Weather in October
- Weather in November
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature
- Average pressure
- Average wind speed
- Average humidity
- Average rainfall
- Average rainfall days
- Average snowfall
- Average snowfall days
- Average daylight
- Average sunshine
- Average sunshine days
- Average UV index
- Average cloud cover
- Average visibility
Weather in January
January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Santa Cruz, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.8°F (3.8°C) and 20.7°F (-6.3°C). Santa Cruz's January weather, with an average high temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and an average low temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C), tends to be the coldest of the year. Weather in January »
Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is a chilly month in Santa Cruz, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 43°F (6.1°C) and 23.2°F (-4.9°C). Santa Cruz's February showcases an average high-temperature of a chilly 43°F (6.1°C), hardly distinct from January's 38.8°F (3.8°C). Weather in February »
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Santa Cruz, is a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and max 52.7°F (11.5°C). March's arrival coincides with a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's frosty 43°F (6.1°C) to a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C). Weather in March »
Weather in April
April in Santa Cruz, New Mexico, is a mild spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 60.1°F (15.6°C) and 35.1°F (1.7°C). In April, the meteorological conditions subtly change with the average high-temperature edging from a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C) in March to a mild 60.1°F (15.6°C). Weather in April »
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Santa Cruz, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 41.9°F (5.5°C) and max 69.1°F (20.6°C). In May, the meteorological conditions change with the average high-temperature moving from a mild 60.1°F (15.6°C) in April to an agreeable 69.1°F (20.6°C). Weather in May »
Weather in June
June, the first month of the summer in Santa Cruz, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 81.3°F (27.4°C) and min 52.3°F (11.3°C). As May transitions into June, a change in temperatures is observed, with average highs moving from an agreeable 69.1°F (20.6°C) to a moderately hot 81.3°F (27.4°C). Weather in June »
Weather in July
July, like June, in Santa Cruz, New Mexico, is a moderately hot summer month, with an average temperature ranging between min 57.6°F (14.2°C) and max 82.9°F (28.3°C). July temperatures tend to peak at an average high of 82.9°F (28.3°C) and dip to a low of 57.6°F (14.2°C). For most parts of July, the heat index is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C). Weather in July »
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Santa Cruz, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 80.2°F (26.8°C) and an average low of 55.9°F (13.3°C). The advent of August sees the average high-temperature at a still moderately hot 80.2°F (26.8°C), subtly shifted from July's 82.9°F (28.3°C). Weather in August »
Weather in September
The first month of the autumn, September, is also a moderately hot month in Santa Cruz, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 50.4°F (10.2°C) and 74.3°F (23.5°C). September ushers in a minute temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from August's moderately hot 80.2°F (26.8°C) to a still warm 74.3°F (23.5°C). Weather in September »
Weather in October
October, like September, in Santa Cruz, New Mexico, is another enjoyable autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 62.2°F (16.8°C) and 39°F (3.9°C). Santa Cruz's average high-temperature decreases in October, falling from a moderately hot 74.3°F (23.5°C) in September to a comfortable 62.2°F (16.8°C). Weather in October »
Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, November, is also a fresh month in Santa Cruz, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and 50.9°F (10.5°C). The arrival of November signals a shift in temperature, down from a refreshing 62.2°F (16.8°C) in October to a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C). Weather in November »
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Santa Cruz, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and an average high of 40.1°F (4.5°C). As November transitions to December, the average high-temperature falls from a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) to a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
What part of the year is the coldest in Santa Cruz?
January is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) to a low of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).
What is the most humid month in Santa Cruz?
The most humid month in Santa Cruz is January, with an average relative humidity of 70%.
What is the driest month in Santa Cruz?
January, February and April are months with the least rain in Santa Cruz, New Mexico, when the rain falls for 3.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of rain.
How many days does it rain in Santa Cruz?
In Santa Cruz, during the entire year, the rain falls for 89.9 days and collects up to 7.76" (197mm) of precipitation.
When does it snow in Santa Cruz?
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December.
How many days does it snow in Santa Cruz?
Throughout the year, in Santa Cruz, New Mexico, there are 25.9 snowfall days, and 9.33" (237mm) of snow is accumulated.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Santa Cruz?
With an average of 7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Santa Cruz.
When is the lowest UV index in Santa Cruz?
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
When is Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Santa Cruz?
On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Santa Cruz, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from MDT to MST.
What is the least humid month in Santa Cruz?
June is the least humid month in Santa Cruz, New Mexico, with an average relative humidity of 32%.
When it does not snow in Santa Cruz?
June through September are months without snowfall in Santa Cruz.
When are the longest days in Santa Cruz?
June has the longest days of the year in Santa Cruz, New Mexico, with an average of 14h and 36min of daylight.
What month has the most sunshine in Santa Cruz?
With an average of 12.1h of sunshine, June has the most sunshine of the year.
When is the highest UV index in Santa Cruz?
The months with the highest UV index in Santa Cruz, New Mexico, are June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
What is the hottest time of year in Santa Cruz?
July is the warmest month, with an average high-temperature of 82.9°F (28.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 57.6°F (14.2°C).
What is the wettest month in Santa Cruz?
July is the month with the most rainfall in Santa Cruz. Rain falls for 16.7 days and accumulates 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.
What is the snowiest month in Santa Cruz?
The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 5.7 days and typically aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days in Santa Cruz?
The month with the shortest days in Santa Cruz, New Mexico, is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
Average temperature
Santa Cruz, NM
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.8°F).
Average pressure
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average pressure in January:
30.17"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.06"Hg - Average pressure in March:
29.99"Hg - Average pressure in April:
29.89"Hg - Average pressure in May:
29.9"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.91"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
30.01"Hg - Average pressure in August:
30.01"Hg - Average pressure in September:
30.02"Hg - Average pressure in October:
30.02"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.09"Hg - Average pressure in December:
30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average wind speed in January:
5.5mph - Average wind speed in February:
6.2mph - Average wind speed in March:
6.8mph - Average wind speed in April:
7.6mph - Average wind speed in May:
7.6mph - Average wind speed in June:
7mph
- Average wind speed in July:
5.3mph - Average wind speed in August:
5mph - Average wind speed in September:
5.5mph - Average wind speed in October:
6mph - Average wind speed in November:
5.7mph - Average wind speed in December:
5.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity
Santa Cruz, NM
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (32%).
Average rainfall
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average rainfall in January:
0.35" - Average rainfall in February:
0.35" - Average rainfall in March:
0.47" - Average rainfall in April:
0.35" - Average rainfall in May:
0.59" - Average rainfall in June:
0.63"
- Average rainfall in July:
1.73" - Average rainfall in August:
1.18" - Average rainfall in September:
0.71" - Average rainfall in October:
0.59" - Average rainfall in November:
0.39" - Average rainfall in December:
0.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.73").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and April (0.35").
Average rainfall days
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average rainfall days in January:
3.7 days - Average rainfall days in February:
5.3 days - Average rainfall days in March:
7.4 days - Average rainfall days in April:
8.1 days - Average rainfall days in May:
6.3 days - Average rainfall days in June:
8 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
16.7 days - Average rainfall days in August:
11.8 days - Average rainfall days in September:
8.3 days - Average rainfall days in October:
5.7 days - Average rainfall days in November:
3.7 days - Average rainfall days in December:
4.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (3.7 days).
Average snowfall
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average snowfall in January:
1.89" - Average snowfall in February:
1.97" - Average snowfall in March:
0.98" - Average snowfall in April:
0.39" - Average snowfall in May:
0.2" - Average snowfall in June:
0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average snowfall days in January:
6.3 days - Average snowfall days in February:
6.4 days - Average snowfall days in March:
3.1 days - Average snowfall days in April:
1.5 days - Average snowfall days in May:
0.1 days - Average snowfall days in June:
0 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0 days - Average snowfall days in September:
0 days - Average snowfall days in October:
0.5 days - Average snowfall days in November:
2.3 days - Average snowfall days in December:
5.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average daylight in January:
10h and 0min - Average daylight in February:
10h and 5min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in April:
13h and 1min - Average daylight in May:
14h and 1min - Average daylight in June:
14h and 4min
- Average daylight in July:
14h and 2min - Average daylight in August:
13h and 3min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 2min - Average daylight in October:
11h and 2min - Average daylight in November:
10h and 2min - Average daylight in December:
9h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in January:
7h and 0min - Average sunshine in February:
7h and 1min - Average sunshine in March:
9h and 3min - Average sunshine in April:
11h and 2min - Average sunshine in May:
11h and 5min - Average sunshine in June:
12h and 1min
- Average sunshine in July:
11h and 4min - Average sunshine in August:
11h and 4min - Average sunshine in September:
11h and 2min - Average sunshine in October:
7h and 3min - Average sunshine in November:
7h and 2min - Average sunshine in December:
7h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average sunshine days in January:
23.2 days - Average sunshine days in February:
19.3 days - Average sunshine days in March:
19.7 days - Average sunshine days in April:
18.3 days - Average sunshine days in May:
20.2 days - Average sunshine days in June:
17.1 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
7.1 days - Average sunshine days in August:
10.3 days - Average sunshine days in September:
14.2 days - Average sunshine days in October:
22.2 days - Average sunshine days in November:
24.2 days - Average sunshine days in December:
22 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.1 days).
Average UV index
Santa Cruz, NM
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover
Santa Cruz, NM
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility
Santa Cruz, NM
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).
Santa Cruz, New Mexico, USA
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