Albuquerque Weather Forecast
Albuquerque weather: 76°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 76°F (24°C) in Albuquerque with clear sky. It feels like 73°F. Today runs from 71°F to 99°F. Chance of precipitation is 3%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - 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 99°F is 6.3°F above the 93°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Albuquerque today at 9.9/10. 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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Weather in Albuquerque right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:46 AM, Aug 25 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Albuquerque
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 99° / 71° | 3% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 97° / 72° | 37% | 14 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 95° / 70° | 37% | 27 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 95° / 76° | 35% · 0,0 in | 20 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 96° / 76° | 17% | 24 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 94° / 75° | 21% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 91° / 73° | 21% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 95° / 77° | 18% | 15 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 95° / 80° | 8% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 96° / 78° | 16% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 97° / 80° | 19% · 0,0 in | 26 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 95° / 76° | 20% | 35 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 68° | 25% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 67° | 26% | 14 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 70° | 25% · 0,0 in | 21 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 67° | 26% · 0,1 in | 19 mph | 4 |
Climate in Albuquerque 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 | 46° | 28° | 0,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 58° | 36° | 0,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 66° | 42° | 0,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 72° | 47° | 0,8 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 80° | 54° | 0,8 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 92° | 67° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 93° | 69° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 93° | 69° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 84° | 60° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 75° | 51° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 58° | 37° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 51° | 32° | 0,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Semi-arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Albuquerque
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 Albuquerque
Go in April, May, June, July, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 76°F (24°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 31% and wind is 3 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 10:46 AM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - 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 August 25, 2026 at 10:46 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
