Santa Fe National Forest & Pecos Wilderness, NM

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Pecos Baldy and Santa Fe Baldy in the Pecos Wilderness in New Mexico
Pecos Baldy and Santa Fe Baldy in the Pecos Wilderness — Photo by JerryFriedman, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Today’s Forecast:

☁
66°F
High: 66° | Low: 46°
Current Temperature
Mostly Cloudy
Station: KSAF
Observed at: 8:45 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: 60%
Tonight:Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind around 0 mph.
Sunday:Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunday Night:Isolated rain showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for hiking. High near 65°F. Low rain risk (1%).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 15/100
Not Recommended for hiking. High near 57°F. High rain probability (83%). Light wind (10 mph). Thunderstorms forecast or possible.

🚲 Biking

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for biking. High near 65°F. Low rain risk (1%).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 12/100
Not Recommended for biking. High near 57°F. High rain probability (83%). Light wind (10 mph). Thunderstorms forecast or possible.

⛺ Camping

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for camping. High near 65°F. Low rain risk (1%).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 15/100
Not Recommended for camping. High near 57°F. High rain probability (83%). Light wind (10 mph). Thunderstorms forecast or possible.

🐟 Fishing

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for fishing. High near 65°F. Low rain risk (1%).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 16/100
Not Recommended for fishing. High near 57°F. High rain probability (83%). Light wind (10 mph). Thunderstorms forecast or possible.

About Santa Fe National Forest & Pecos Wilderness

This forecast point represents the main visitor approach and should be adjusted for elevation and exposure across the coverage area. Planning decisions include high passes, stream crossings, fire restrictions, smoke, monsoon lightning and unplowed roads.

Planning an Outing at Santa Fe National Forest & Pecos Wilderness

Check the exact road, trail, water, fire, park or operating notice before departure. Conditions near Pecos may not represent the highest, most exposed or most remote part of the destination.

Weather Tips for Santa Fe National Forest & Pecos Wilderness

  • Carry water, sun protection and layers for rapid temperature changes.
  • Leave ridges, open water, washes and exposed ground before lightning arrives.
  • Check wind, smoke, fire restrictions and access for the specific activity.
  • Expect limited cell service and longer response times away from developed areas.

Nearby Towns and Areas

Use this forecast as practical context for:

  • Pecos
  • Cowles
  • Pecos Baldy
  • Tesuque

Adjust the Day to the Forecast

Postpone remote wilderness travel during fire restrictions or heavy smoke; after snow, choose a maintained lower road or Nordic route.

7-Day Forecast for Santa Fe National Forest & Pecos Wilderness

☁
66°F
High: 66° | Low: 46°
Current Temperature
Mostly Cloudy
Station: KSAF
Observed at: 8:45 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: 60%
Sun ⛅
65° 48°
1%
Mon ⛈
58° 47°
77%
Tue 🌧
55° 44°
90%
Wed 🌧
55° 42°
74%
Thu ⛈
60° 41°
25%
Fri ☀
63° 44°
1%
Sat ☀
65° --°
5%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

65° Sun 58° Mon 55° Tue 55° Wed 60° Thu 63° Fri 65° Sat

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

48° Sun 47° Mon 44° Tue 42° Wed 41° Thu 44° Fri 50° Sat

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Sun 21 Mon 21 Tue 21 Wed 65 Thu 100 Fri 100 Sat
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: September 26, 2026 9:18 pm CDT

Santa Fe National Forest & Pecos Wilderness Weather by Season

Winter

Snow and unplowed roads limit high trailheads while lower forest corridors remain variable. Seasonal judgment must account for high passes, stream crossings, fire restrictions, smoke, monsoon lightning and unplowed roads.

Spring

Thawing roads turn muddy as wind and fire danger increase before summer moisture. Seasonal judgment must account for high passes, stream crossings, fire restrictions, smoke, monsoon lightning and unplowed roads.

Summer

Ridge lightning, smoke and burn-scar runoff require early starts and current closure checks. Seasonal judgment must account for high passes, stream crossings, fire restrictions, smoke, monsoon lightning and unplowed roads.

Fall

Cool nights improve camping before early snow and renewed fire weather alter access. Seasonal judgment must account for high passes, stream crossings, fire restrictions, smoke, monsoon lightning and unplowed roads.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Approximate annual average temperature: roughly 48–58°F, strongly modified by elevation.
  • Annual snowfall: usually light and intermittent, though nearby high terrain receives much more.
  • Warmest period: June through August, with lower desert areas hottest before monsoon moisture peaks.
  • Summer monsoon: July into September is the principal thunderstorm period.
  • Best outdoor window: Varies by elevation; spring and fall favor lower terrain while summer favors early high-country starts.