Albuquerque, NM Weather
Albuquerque hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 92°F (34°C) is right in line with the typical July high of 93°F (34°C).
Current conditions in detail
Albuquerque weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Albuquerque looks sunny, with a high of 90° and an overnight low of 66°. There is a 57% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 19 mph, and the UV index reaches 12 (extreme).
Albuquerque 14-day forecast
About the weather in Albuquerque
Albuquerque has a cold desert climate, marked by hot summers, cold winters and scant precipitation. Average daytime highs range from about 46°F (8°C) in January to around 93°F (34°C) in July, and the city records roughly 48 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Albuquerque weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 93°F (34°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 46°F (8°C)
- Record high: 104°F (40°C) · Record low: 1°F (-17°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: October (4 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (13.2 h sun/day)
- Climate type: cold desert - hot summers, cold winters and scant precipitation
- Snow: about 9 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 93°F (34°C) and overnight lows stay near 69°F (21°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 46°F (8°C) and lows around 27°F (-3°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 104°F (40°C) and dropped as low as 1°F (-17°C).
Rain, sun and snow
October is usually the wettest month. It brings about 1.1 inches (28 mm) of rain over 4 days, while April is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 13.2 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 9 days in a typical year, mostly from November through March.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Albuquerque is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 71°F (22°C) and nights around 45°F (7°C); rain falls on about 11 days over the three months.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Albuquerque brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 91°F (33°C) and nights around 67°F (19°C); rain falls on about 10 days over the three months.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Albuquerque is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 71°F (22°C) and nights around 48°F (9°C); rain falls on about 12 days over the three months.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Albuquerque is brisk and cold, with daytime highs averaging 49°F (9°C) and nights around 28°F (-2°C); rain falls on about 14 days over the three months, plus around 6 snowy days.
Average temperatures in Albuquerque by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46° | 27° | 5 | 0.9 in | 8.6 h/day | 57% |
| February | 53° | 30° | 4 | 0.8 in | 9.7 h/day | 48% |
| March | 62° | 37° | 5 | 0.8 in | 10.6 h/day | 38% |
| April | 72° | 45° | 2 | 0.6 in | 11.8 h/day | 28% |
| May | 80° | 53° | 4 | 0.7 in | 13.0 h/day | 27% |
| June | 91° | 64° | 3 | 0.6 in | 13.2 h/day | 27% |
| July | 93° | 69° | 4 | 0.7 in | 13.0 h/day | 36% |
| August | 90° | 67° | 4 | 0.7 in | 12.1 h/day | 40% |
| September | 85° | 60° | 4 | 0.8 in | 11.4 h/day | 39% |
| October | 71° | 48° | 4 | 1.1 in | 10.3 h/day | 42% |
| November | 58° | 36° | 5 | 0.9 in | 9.2 h/day | 46% |
| December | 48° | 29° | 4 | 0.8 in | 8.7 h/day | 50% |