Santa Fe’s 7,000 ft altitude means that it’s a good idea to stay hydrated and plan to adjust to the higher altitude. This also means that it can get chilly even though Santa Fe gets a lot of sunshine. With an average of 325 sunny days a year, Santa Fe generally boasts lots of blue skies and sunshine, as well as the occasional mountain summer thunderstorm. The numerous sunny days and high elevation make it super important to wear sunscreen.