New Mexico Weather Forecast
New Mexico weather: 78°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for New Mexico
No snow is in the current forecast window for New Mexico.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Historically, average lows drop below freezing in January, February and December.
16-day forecast for New Mexico
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 61° | 17% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 85° / 64° | 18% · 0,0 in | 26 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 61° | 3% · 0,0 in | 22 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 66° | 14% · 0,0 in | 19 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 63° | 26% · 0,0 in | 24 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 61° | 26% | 14 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 89° / 62° | 14% | 16 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 67° | 5% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 89° / 65° | 7% | 18 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 92° / 66° | 12% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 92° / 68° | 13% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 67° | 15% | 14 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 67° | 21% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 68° | 25% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 62° | 26% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 63° | 26% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 8 |
Climate in New Mexico 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 | 37° | 22° | 0,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 48° | 30° | 0,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 56° | 35° | 0,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 62° | 39° | 0,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 70° | 46° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 82° | 58° | 1,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 83° | 60° | 1,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 83° | 61° | 1,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 74° | 53° | 1,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 66° | 46° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 50° | 33° | 1,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 44° | 29° | 0,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. 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+
- 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 78°F (26°C) with overcast. Humidity is 34% 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 9:19 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 August 23, 2026 at 9:19 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
