Albuquerque Weather Forecast
Albuquerque weather: 44°F, clear. 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 44°F (7°C) in Albuquerque with clear. It feels like 39°F. Today runs from 43°F to 72°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.3/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Albuquerque is April, May, June, July, August 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 about average for October. The forecast high of 72°F is in line with the 74°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Albuquerque 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.
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Weather in Albuquerque right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:30 PM, Oct 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 43° | 0% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌧️ Rain | 74° / 44° | 3% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 69° / 60° | 37% · 0,1 in | 24 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 55° | 46% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 63° / 55° | 81% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 48° | 71% · 0,0 in | 28 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 60° / 44° | 15% | 27 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 49° | 8% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 52° | 10% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 52° | 8% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 56° | 13% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 55° | 18% | 14 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | 62° / 52° | 23% | 22 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 59° / 48° | 13% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 51° | 3% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 63° / 51° | 10% | 12 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 | 59° | 36° | 0,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 66° | 41° | 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 | 83° | 61° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 74° | 51° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 58° | 37° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 51° | 32° | 0,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Semi-arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Albuquerque
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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 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 44°F (7°C) with clear. Humidity is 77% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Albuquerque?
April, May, June, July, August 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 2:30 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 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 October 28, 2026 at 2:30 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
