Albuquerque Weather Forecast
Albuquerque weather: 74°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 98° / 66°
Overcast · 6% rain · wind 21 mph
🌦️ 96° / 75°
Light drizzle · 8% rain · wind 17 mph
Best time to go outside today
7 AM - 10 AM · comfort score 9.2/10
The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
Active alerts for Albuquerque
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
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 74°F (23°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 51% and wind is 4 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 6:06 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 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 21, 2026 at 6:06 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
