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New Mexico Weather Forecast

New Mexico weather: 69°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 69°F now🕔 12:59 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August, September and October👥 2.1 million

Risk assessment for New Mexico

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

Fire weather10

14 dry days, 6 days above 90°F and humidity at 44%. Hot, dry and windy together is what drives fire spread.

Airborne particulates4.9

Noticeable haze overhead right now. Aerosol readings cannot separate wildfire smoke from dust, so treat this as a haze signal, not a fire confirmation.

Air quality and pollen in New Mexico

85
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should limit long outdoor exertion.
PM2.552.6 µg/m³
PM1054.7 µg/m³
Ozone43 µg/m³
NO₂20.8 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeNoticeable haze

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Health and safety today

Skin and UVNo protection needed for most skin types.
GeneralConditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing.

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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 69°F (20°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 44% and wind is 6 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 12:59 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - 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 21, 2026 at 12:59 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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