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Albuquerque Weather Forecast

Albuquerque weather: 85°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 85°F now🕔 7:31 PM local📅 Best: April, May, June, July, August, September and October👥 560.000

Air quality and pollen in Albuquerque

58
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should limit long outdoor exertion.
PM2.52.7 µg/m³
PM106.4 µg/m³
Ozone107 µg/m³
NO₂1.7 µg/m³
UV index0.1 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

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

Health and safety today

Skin and UVNo protection needed for most skin types.
PetsPavement can be 20°C hotter than the air. Walk dogs early or late, never leave animals in cars, and carry water.
Older adultsHeat builds up slowly indoors. Check on anyone over 65 living alone and keep rooms ventilated.
ChildrenSmall bodies overheat faster than adults. Shade, hats and frequent drinks; skip midday sport.

Weather in Albuquerque right now

☁️
85°F
Overcast · feels like 83°F
Humidity38%
Wind7 mph WNW
Gusts17 mph
UV index0.1 · Low
Cloud cover96%
Pressure853 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 32 mi
Air quality58 · Moderate
Sunrise6:32 AM
Sunset7:46 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 72%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:31 PM, Aug 22 local time.

⚠️Sat, Aug 22: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 23: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 24: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

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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 85°F (29°C) with overcast. Humidity is 38% and wind is 7 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 7:31 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - 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 7:31 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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