New Mexico Weather Forecast
New Mexico weather: 53°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 53°F (12°C) in New Mexico with clear. It feels like 46°F. Today runs from 52°F to 75°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.9/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit New Mexico is May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 83°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 about average for September. The forecast high of 75°F is in line with the 74°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in New Mexico today at 9.9/10. Gusts to 33 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for New Mexico
Flood Watch issued September 21 at 1:02AM MDT until September 23 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Issued by NWS Albuquerque NM
Weather in New Mexico right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:01 AM, Sep 21 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for New Mexico
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 52° | 2% | 20 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 22 | 🌧️ Rain | 71° / 55° | 82% · 0,4 in | 20 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 23 | 🌧️ Showers | 56° / 54° | 95% · 1,5 in | 9 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 52° | 76% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | 🌧️ Showers | 69° / 53° | 57% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 53° | 28% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 56° | 14% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Sep 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 58° | 27% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 29 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 75° / 57° | 23% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 56° | 12% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 57° | 13% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 76° / 58° | 24% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 76° / 58° | 26% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 78° / 56° | 24% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 55° | 23% | 16 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 19% | -- | — |
Climate in New Mexico month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37° | 22° | 0,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 48° | 30° | 0,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 56° | 35° | 0,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 62° | 39° | 0,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 70° | 46° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 82° | 58° | 1,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 83° | 60° | 1,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 83° | 61° | 1,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 74° | 53° | 1,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 66° | 46° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 50° | 33° | 1,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 44° | 29° | 0,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for New Mexico
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Air quality and pollen in New Mexico
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
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, September 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.
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 53°F (12°C) with clear. Humidity is 42% and wind is 10 mph.
When is the best time to visit New Mexico?
May, June, July, August, September 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 3:01 AM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, 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 September 21, 2026 at 3:01 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
