San Rafael, NM weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in San Rafael now
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San Rafael weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of San Rafael.
This week in San Rafael
Sunrise, sunset and moon in San Rafael
What is the weather usually like in San Rafael?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 14°F average low
- 9.7 inprecipitation per year · 246 mm
- 7.9 insnowfall per year · 20 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit San Rafael: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GRANTS AP, NM US (USC00293682), adjusted for the elevation of San Rafael.
San Rafael weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in San Rafael through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:55 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:37 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:06 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 5:55 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in San Rafael?
San Rafael has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).
It gets about 9.7 inches (246 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit San Rafael is April–May and September–October. At 6,470 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in San Rafael
What is the hottest month in San Rafael?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in San Rafael?
December, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in San Rafael?
About 9.7 inches (246 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in San Rafael?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit San Rafael?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does San Rafael have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in San Rafael in November?
Highs average 61°F and lows 21°F, with about 0.6 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in San Rafael?
Around 6:45 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:07 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this San Rafael weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of San Rafael.
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