New Mexico Weather Forecast
New Mexico weather: 48°F, light rain. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for New Mexico
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 31 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,3 in, 0,9 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
Active alerts for New Mexico
Flood Watch issued October 25 at 11:57AM MDT until October 26 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Issued by NWS Albuquerque NM
16-day forecast for New Mexico
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌧️ Rain | 57° / 45° | 62% · 0,3 in | 19 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 55° / 42° | 11% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 43° | 1% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 43° | 0% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 46° | 17% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 52° / 43° | 34% · 0,3 in | 6 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 42° | 37% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 54° / 45° | 61% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 45° | 59% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 43° | 23% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 46° | 16% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 46° | 11% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 48° | 13% | 19 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 47° | 16% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | 64° / 46° | 11% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | 63° / 47° | 5% | 9 mph | 5 |
What this means for New Mexico
Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 57°F is 8.8°F below the 66°F typical for this month.
A 62% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 74°F.
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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 48°F (9°C) with light rain. Humidity is 93% and wind is 5 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 4:16 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 26, 2026 at 4:16 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
