City in New Mexico

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☁️ 85°F now🕔 3:13 PM local📅 Best: April, May, June, July, August, September and October👥 560.000

Summary

Albuquerque is a city in New Mexico. Albuquerque is known for Balloon fiesta and Route 66. It has a population of about 560.000.

Right now it is 85°F (29°C) in Albuquerque with overcast. It feels like 83°F. Today runs from 67°F to 98°F. Chance of precipitation is 12%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.8/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Albuquerque is April, May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is semi-arid. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 93°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 28°F.

Nearby highlights include White Sands National Park, Petrified Forest National Park, Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Mesa Verde National Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 98°F is 5.2°F above the 93°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. family time is the strongest bet in Albuquerque today at 9.1/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 35°5′3.8″N 106°39′1.4″W (35.0844, -106.6504)

Quick facts about Albuquerque

TypeCity
StateNew Mexico
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates35°5′3.8″N 106°39′1.4″W (35.0844, -106.6504)
Population560.000
Known forBalloon fiesta and Route 66
Local time3:13 PM (UTC-06:00)
Best monthsApril, May, June, July, August, September and October
ClimateSemi-arid

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Getting to Albuquerque

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  • Santa Fe · 58 mi · roughly 1.3 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Albuquerque?

Albuquerque is a city in New Mexico. Its coordinates are 35.0844, -106.6504. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Albuquerque right now?

It is currently 85°F (29°C) with overcast. Humidity is 38% and wind is 7 mph.

When is the best time to visit Albuquerque?

April, May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Albuquerque, which has a semi-arid climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Albuquerque in?

Albuquerque observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 3:13 PM.

How many people live in Albuquerque?

Albuquerque has a population of approximately 560.000.

What are the top things to do in Albuquerque?

Popular options include White Sands National Park, Petrified Forest National Park, Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Mesa Verde National Park, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Monument Valley.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 3:13 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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