September weather forecast
Santa Cruz, NM

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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).

Temperature

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). September nights in Santa Cruz are characterized by a significant departure from the daytime highs, dropping to an average temperature of 50.4°F (10.2°C).

Humidity

In Santa Cruz, the average relative humidity in September is 48%.

Rainfall

In Santa Cruz, in September, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Santa Cruz, there are 89.9 rainfall days, and 7.76" (197mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall in Santa Cruz.

Daylight

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 7:31 pm. On the last day of September, in Santa Cruz, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:48 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Santa Cruz, the average sunshine in September is 11.4h.

UV index

In September, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 4 during September translates into the following directions:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Santa Cruz in September?

The average high-temperature, in September, in Santa Cruz, is 74.3°F (23.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 50.4°F (10.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in September in Santa Cruz?

In Santa Cruz, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in September is 48%.

How many days does it rain in September in Santa Cruz?

In Santa Cruz, New Mexico, during September, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Santa Cruz?

June through September are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in Santa Cruz in September?

In Santa Cruz, New Mexico, in September, it doesn't snow. In October, it regularly snows.

How many hours of daylight does Santa Cruz have in September?

The average day length in September in Santa Cruz, New Mexico, is 12h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in September in Santa Cruz?

On the first day of September, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:48 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Santa Cruz have in September?

The average sunshine duration in September is 11.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in September in Santa Cruz?

In Santa Cruz, the average daily maximum UV index in September is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in September
Santa Cruz, NM

Average temperature in September - Santa Cruz, NM
  • Average high temperature in September: 74.3°F

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).

  • Average low temperature in September: 50.4°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 in September
Santa Cruz, NM

Average pressure in September - Santa Cruz, NM
  • Average pressure in September: 30.02"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 in September
Santa Cruz, NM

Average wind speed in September - Santa Cruz, NM
  • Average wind speed in September: 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 in September
Santa Cruz, NM

Average humidity in September - Santa Cruz, NM
  • Average humidity in September: 48%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (32%).

Average rainfall in September
Santa Cruz, NM

Average rainfall in September - Santa Cruz, NM
  • Average rainfall in September: 0.71"

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 in September
Santa Cruz, NM

Average rainfall days in September - Santa Cruz, NM
  • Average rainfall days in September: 8.3 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 in September
Santa Cruz, NM

Average snowfall in September - Santa Cruz, NM
  • Average snowfall in September: 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 in September
Santa Cruz, NM

Average snowfall days in September - Santa Cruz, NM
  • Average snowfall days in September: 0 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 in September /
Average sunshine in September
Santa Cruz, NM

Average daylight in September / Average sunshine in September - Santa Cruz, NM
  • Average daylight in September: 12h and 2min

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 September: 11h and 2min

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 in September
Santa Cruz, NM

Average sunshine days in September - Santa Cruz, NM
  • Average sunshine days in September: 14.2 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 in September
Santa Cruz, NM

Average UV index in September - Santa Cruz, NM
  • Average UV index in September: 4

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 in September
Santa Cruz, NM

Average cloud cover in September - Santa Cruz, NM
  • Average cloud cover in September: 12

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 in September
Santa Cruz, NM

Average visibility in September - Santa Cruz, 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).

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