New Mexico Weather Forecast
New Mexico weather: 56°F, light drizzle. 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.
11 dry days, 0 days above 90°F and humidity at 65%. Hot, dry and windy together is what drives fire spread.
Clear air 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
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Health and safety today
| Skin and UV | No protection needed for most skin types. |
|---|---|
| General | Conditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing. |
Active alerts for New Mexico
Flood Watch issued October 23 at 10:45PM MDT until October 25 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Issued by NWS Albuquerque NM
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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 56°F (13°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 65% and wind is 10 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 12:33 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 24, 2026 at 12:33 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
