New Mexico Weather Forecast
New Mexico weather: 53°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in New Mexico?
Yes - rain is likely in New Mexico today.
A 57% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel. Around 1,4 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Over the next 7 days, about 2,3 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Fri, Sat, Sun and Mon.
The next 7 days carry about 7.5 times a normal week's rain for October (2,3 in against 0,3 in).
16-day forecast for New Mexico
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌨️ Snow | 61° / 49° | 57% · 1,4 in | 17 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌧️ Rain | 55° / 47° | 82% · 0,4 in | 21 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Light showers | 60° / 47° | 89% · 0,2 in | 18 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 57° / 42° | 46% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 43° | 5% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 47° | 5% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 59° / 46° | 22% · 0,3 in | 22 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 54° / 40° | 45% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 49° / 34° | 36% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 49° / 34° | 36% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 50° / 38° | 35% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light rain | 44° / 40° | 41% · 0,3 in | 5 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 46° / 37° | 24% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 51° / 34° | 23% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 40° | 13% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 13% | -- | — |
What this means for New Mexico
Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 61°F is 4.3°F below the 66°F typical for this month.
A 57% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel. Around 1,4 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 74°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is New Mexico?
New Mexico is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 35.687, -105.9378. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in New Mexico right now?
It is currently 53°F (12°C) with overcast. Humidity is 74% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit New Mexico?
May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in New Mexico, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is New Mexico in?
New Mexico observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 4:44 AM.
How many people live in New Mexico?
New Mexico has a population of approximately 2.1 million.
What is the nearest airport to New Mexico?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 296 mi away.
What are the top things to do in New Mexico?
Popular options include Carlsbad Caverns National Park, White Sands National Park, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Mesa Verde National Park and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
What places are in New Mexico?
New Mexico covers 5 places in this atlas, including Carlsbad Caverns National Park, White Sands National Park, Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Santa Fe County.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - 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 23, 2026 at 4:44 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
