Albuquerque Weather Forecast
Albuquerque weather: 85°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Albuquerque
No snow is in the current forecast window for Albuquerque.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Historically, average lows drop below freezing in January and December.
16-day forecast for Albuquerque
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 98° / 67° | 12% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 96° / 67° | 11% | 17 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 96° / 67° | 4% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 98° / 80° | 8% · 0,0 in | 18 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 96° / 76° | 24% · 0,1 in | 28 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 97° / 76° | 24% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 97° / 76° | 14% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 98° / 80° | 5% | 16 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 99° / 81° | 5% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 100° / 83° | 9% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 100° / 79° | 16% | 19 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 98° / 79° | 16% | 21 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 98° / 79° | 23% | 19 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 96° / 81° | 29% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 97° / 75° | 32% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 95° / 75° | 24% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 8 |
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).
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, November and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 12:20 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 23, 2026 at 12:20 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
