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New Mexico Weather Forecast

New Mexico weather: 44°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 44°F now🕔 1:13 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and October👥 2.1 million

Summary

New Mexico is a state in United States. New Mexico is a US state with its capital at Santa Fe. It has a population of about 2.1 million. The capital is Santa Fe.

Right now it is 44°F (7°C) in New Mexico with clear. It feels like 39°F. Today runs from 40°F to 61°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.3/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit New Mexico is May, June, July, August and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 84°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 22°F.

The closest major airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), about 296 mi away. Nearby highlights include Carlsbad Caverns National Park, White Sands National Park, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 61°F is 4°F below the 65°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in New Mexico today at 10/10. 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.

Weather in New Mexico right now

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44°F
Clear · feels like 39°F
Humidity59%
Wind4 mph NE
Gusts4 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover0%
Pressure787 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 23 mi
Air quality30 · Good
Sunrise7:22 AM
Sunset6:12 PM
Moon🌖 Waning gibbous · 94%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:13 PM, Oct 28 local time.

See the New Mexico forecast by time range

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

6 AM🌙44°0%4 mph
7 AM☀️43°0%2 mph
8 AM☀️41°0%3 mph
9 AM☀️47°0%1 mph
10 AM☀️52°0%2 mph
11 AM☀️56°0%4 mph
12 PM☀️58°0%6 mph
1 PM☀️59°0%7 mph
2 PM☀️60°0%7 mph
3 PM☁️61°0%7 mph
4 PM☁️61°0%7 mph
5 PM🌤️60°0%6 mph
6 PM☀️56°0%4 mph
7 PM🌙53°0%6 mph
8 PM🌙51°0%7 mph
9 PM🌙51°0%8 mph
10 PM☁️51°0%8 mph
11 PM☁️51°0%8 mph
12 AM☁️51°0%8 mph
1 AM☁️51°0%9 mph
2 AM☁️51°0%9 mph
3 AM☁️50°1%8 mph
4 AM☁️49°0%7 mph
5 AM☁️48°0%7 mph

16-day forecast for New Mexico

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Wed, Oct 28☁️ Overcast61° / 40°0%8 mph5
Thu, Oct 29☁️ Overcast64° / 46°4%13 mph5
Fri, Oct 30🌦️ Light drizzle60° / 46°20% · 0,0 in14 mph5
Sat, Oct 31🌦️ Light drizzle57° / 45°32% · 0,0 in11 mph5
Sun, Nov 1🌦️ Light drizzle49° / 45°83% · 0,1 in19 mph1
Mon, Nov 2🌦️ Light drizzle49° / 35°82% · 0,0 in27 mph5
Tue, Nov 3⛅ Partly cloudy54° / 34°27%21 mph5
Wed, Nov 4☁️ Overcast53° / 35°12%6 mph5
Thu, Nov 5☁️ Overcast56° / 39°14%10 mph5
Fri, Nov 6☁️ Overcast55° / 40°9%11 mph4
Sat, Nov 7☁️ Overcast56° / 41°19%8 mph5
Sun, Nov 8☁️ Overcast56° / 43°19%20 mph4
Mon, Nov 9☀️ Clear sky53° / 39°19%15 mph4
Tue, Nov 10☀️ Clear sky51° / 34°10%7 mph4
Wed, Nov 11☁️ Overcast52° / 36°6%8 mph4
Thu, Nov 12🌤️ Mainly clear55° / 39°10%12 mph4

Climate in New Mexico month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January37°22°0,7 in★★☆☆☆
February48°29°0,8 in★★★☆☆
March57°34°0,7 in★★★★☆
April62°39°0,8 in★★★★☆
May70°46°1,5 in★★★★☆
June82°58°1,9 in★★★★★
July83°60°1,7 in★★★★★
August84°61°1,6 in★★★★★
September74°53°3,0 in★★★★☆
October65°45°1,1 in★★★★☆
November50°33°1,3 in★★★☆☆
December44°28°0,6 in★★★☆☆

Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Air quality and pollen in New Mexico

30
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.53.3 µg/m³
PM103.7 µg/m³
Ozone51 µg/m³
NO₂8.2 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise7:22 AM
Sunset6:12 PM
Daylight10h 50m
Solar noon12:47 PM
Golden hour (am)7:22 AM - 8:22 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:12 PM - 6:12 PM
Blue hour (am)6:52 AM - 7:22 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:12 PM - 6:42 PM
Moon phase🌖 Waning gibbous · 94%
Moonrise7:55 PM
Moonset10:35 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Best time to visit New Mexico

Go in May, June, July, August and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★☆☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★★☆
April★★★★☆
May★★★★☆
June★★★★★
July★★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★☆
October★★★★☆
November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

Weather by national park in New Mexico

2 national parks mapped in this atlas

Weather by city in New Mexico

2 cities mapped in this atlas

Weather by county in New Mexico

1 counties mapped in this atlas

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Frequently asked questions

Where is New Mexico?

New Mexico is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 35.687, -105.9378. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in New Mexico right now?

It is currently 44°F (7°C) with clear. Humidity is 59% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit New Mexico?

May, June, July, August and October offer the most comfortable conditions in New Mexico, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is New Mexico in?

New Mexico observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 1:13 PM.

How many people live in New Mexico?

New Mexico has a population of approximately 2.1 million.

What is the nearest airport to New Mexico?

The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 296 mi away.

What are the top things to do in New Mexico?

Popular options include Carlsbad Caverns National Park, White Sands National Park, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Mesa Verde National Park and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

What places are in New Mexico?

New Mexico covers 5 places in this atlas, including Carlsbad Caverns National Park, White Sands National Park, Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Santa Fe County.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
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 October 28, 2026 at 1:13 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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