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New Mexico Weather Forecast

New Mexico weather: 67°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 67°F now🕔 2:23 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August, September and October👥 2.1 million

14-day forecast for New Mexico

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sat, Aug 22☁️ Overcast88° / 63°12%15 mph8
Sun, Aug 23🌦️ Drizzle86° / 62°10% · 0,0 in18 mph8
Mon, Aug 24☁️ Overcast89° / 64°10%22 mph8
Tue, Aug 25🌦️ Light drizzle90° / 65°10% · 0,0 in15 mph8
Wed, Aug 26🌦️ Drizzle88° / 64°16% · 0,0 in16 mph8
Thu, Aug 27🌦️ Light drizzle87° / 62°16% · 0,0 in22 mph9
Fri, Aug 28🌦️ Light drizzle88° / 60°9% · 0,0 in13 mph8
Sat, Aug 29🌦️ Light drizzle85° / 64°5% · 0,0 in25 mph9
Sun, Aug 30☁️ Overcast89° / 65°7%12 mph8
Mon, Aug 31☁️ Overcast91° / 65°14%10 mph8
Tue, Sep 1☁️ Overcast91° / 69°16%12 mph8
Wed, Sep 2🌦️ Light showers87° / 64°24% · 0,3 in16 mph6
Thu, Sep 3🌦️ Light drizzle83° / 63°26% · 0,0 in18 mph8
Fri, Sep 4🌦️ Light drizzle83° / 61°34% · 0,0 in13 mph8

The two-week trend

Temperature trend

Steady. The second week averages within a degree of the first, so no big change is signalled.

Against the normal

The window averages 88°F against a August normal of 83°F - 37°F above.

Rainfall

Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (0,1 in against a typical 0,3 in).

What this means for New Mexico

Compared with normal

Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 88°F is 5.4°F above the 83°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

A 12% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.

Travel and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 74°F.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 67°F (19°C) with clear. Humidity is 34% and wind is 7 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 2:23 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 August 22, 2026 at 2:23 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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