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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🕔 9:06 AM local📅 Best: April, May, June, July, August, September and October👥 560.000

Risk assessment for Albuquerque

Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.

Storm and wind4.7

Peak gusts of 34 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.

Heavy rain and flooding0.3

Wettest single day forecast at 0,1 in, 0,3 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.

Active alerts for Albuquerque

⚠️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.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

16-day forecast for Albuquerque

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sat, Aug 22☁️ Overcast98° / 67°12%11 mph8
Sun, Aug 23☁️ Overcast96° / 67°11%17 mph8
Mon, Aug 24🌦️ Light drizzle96° / 67°4% · 0,0 in11 mph8
Tue, Aug 25🌦️ Drizzle98° / 80°8% · 0,0 in18 mph8
Wed, Aug 26🌧️ Heavy drizzle96° / 76°24% · 0,1 in28 mph8
Thu, Aug 27☁️ Overcast97° / 76°24%13 mph8
Fri, Aug 28🌤️ Mainly clear97° / 76°14%8 mph8
Sat, Aug 29☁️ Overcast98° / 80°5%16 mph8
Sun, Aug 30⛅ Partly cloudy99° / 81°5%8 mph8
Mon, Aug 31☁️ Overcast100° / 83°9%8 mph8
Tue, Sep 1⛅ Partly cloudy100° / 79°16%19 mph8
Wed, Sep 2☁️ Overcast98° / 79°16%21 mph8
Thu, Sep 3☁️ Overcast98° / 79°23%19 mph8
Fri, Sep 4🌦️ Drizzle96° / 81°29% · 0,1 in9 mph8
Sat, Sep 5🌦️ Drizzle97° / 75°32% · 0,1 in10 mph8
Sun, Sep 6🌦️ Light drizzle95° / 75°24% · 0,0 in14 mph8

What this means for Albuquerque

Compared with normal

Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 98°F is 5.2°F above the 93°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 77°F.

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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 9:06 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 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 23, 2026 at 9:06 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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