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Albuquerque, New Mexico Weather

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Albuquerque weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Albuquerque, NM
Sunday, July 5 at 6:08 AM
73
°
Overcast
Feels like
70°
Humidity
31%
Wind
2 mph
Sunrise
11:58 PM
Sunset
2:24 PM
Albuquerque, NM
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastAlbuquerque, NM: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 67 to 96 degrees Fahrenheit.
L 67°H 96°
Albuquerque, NM
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 5
    Overcast
    —
    —
    96°73°—
  2. Monday
    Jul 6
    Overcast
    13%
    —
    100°66°+4°
  3. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Drizzle
    24%
    —
    97°72°-3°
  4. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Overcast
    24%
    —
    97°76°0°
  5. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Overcast
    14%
    —
    100°77°+3°
  6. Friday
    Jul 10
    Partly Cloudy
    —
    —
    102°78°+2°
  7. Saturday
    Jul 11
    Overcast
    —
    —
    100°75°-2°
Albuquerque, NM
Next 24 hours · Mild now
HOT 90°60°83°105°12a6a12p6pnow 73°high 96°low 67°
Albuquerque, NM
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
ENE
069° · veering 56°
Direction
ENE
069°
Sustained
2
mph
Gust
2
mph
Peak 24h
24
avg 4
Beaufort · 1 · LIGHT AIR
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 4 · pk 24 @ 10:00p
0102030MPHB1B2B3B4B5B6B7-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 312SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
A whisper of wind — leaves barely shift on the trees.
Albuquerque, NM
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
851.9
+2.2 mb in 3h · rising rapidly · 25.16 inHg
Now
851.9
mb
3h
+2.2
mb
12h
-0.4
mb
24h
+5.7
mb
Regime · STORM
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 846–856
840845850855860-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW855.5846.2851.9
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
The low is filling — pressure climbing out of storm territory.
Albuquerque, NM
Air quality
34
AQI
Good
↓-41 in 6h

AQI 34 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI down 41 over the last 6 hours — air quality is improving sharply. PM2.5 at 8.4 µg/m³ (AQI 47) with a 0.81 fine-to-coarse ratio and 2 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM 2.5DRIVERGood
8.4μg/m³
PM 10Good
10μg/m³
NO₂Good
12μg/m³
OzoneGood
42μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.0

What's driving it

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 8.4 µg/m³ (AQI 47) with a 0.81 fine-to-coarse ratio and 2 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

PM2.5/PM10
0.81
Wind
calm
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
stagnant smoke

Trends

Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.

Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100SUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUN7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³300
Albuquerque, NM
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
90%
OVERCAST
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
120.7mi
UNLIMITED
185 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
12:08 UTC · Albuquerque, NM · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
12:08 UTC · Albuquerque, NM · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Albuquerque, NM
Satellite · infrared · animated
Albuquerque, NM
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Albuquerque, NM
Almanac · Sunday, July 5
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
Civil dawn
5:29 AM
Sunrise
11:58 PM
Daylight
14h 26m
Sunset
2:24 PM
Civil dusk
8:55 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
Albuquerque, NM
The moon
Waning Gibbous
73% illuminated
Moonrise
11:22 PM
Moonset
11:23 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Albuquerque, NM
Microseason
Jul 1–5

The monsoon settles in

insect
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Albuquerque at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 4°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: March 18 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

ZIP codes: 87101, 87102, 87104, 87105, 87106, 87107, 87108, 87109 +11 more

15-Day Forecast — Albuquerque

  1. Sun96°69°2%
  2. Mon100°66°13%
  3. Tue97°75°24%
  4. Wed100°74°24%
  5. Thu100°81°14%
  6. Fri101°77°5%
  7. Sat101°78°9%
  8. Sun100°78°8%
  9. Mon101°80°7%
  10. Tue103°80°10%
  11. Wed104°81°11%
  12. Thu102°82°15%
  13. Fri97°80°30%
  14. Sat99°80°35%
  15. Sun100°79°39%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Live wind & temperature near Albuquerque

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of July 5, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.

SPC Convective Outlook

Storm Prediction Center — Albuquerque

SPC includes Albuquerque in the general thunderstorm area today — no severe risk, but storms are possible.

  • TODAYTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • TOMORROWTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms possible. Not severe, but capable of producing lightning and brief heavy rain.

Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.

January 1–5: Desert awakens in still light.January 6–10: Moisture lingers beneath the crust.January 11–15: First warmth breaks the shallow freeze.January 16–20: Quail begin their territorial chorus.January 21–25: Buds swell beneath the hard sun.January 26–31: Winter reaches its brightest point.February 1–5: Gold floods the bajada.February 6–10: Wildflower bloom spreads upslope.February 11–15: Hummingbirds stake territory claims.February 16–20: Sonoran wildflowers reach peak diversity.February 21–25: Rain clouds gather on the horizon.February 26–28: Late winter warmth intensifies.March 1–5: Green reaches from the roots upward.March 6–10: Desert creatures wake fully from dormancy.March 11–15: Saguaro flowers crown the desert.March 16–20: Caterpillars turn to wings.March 21–25: Equinox ignites the blooms.March 26–31: Saguaro crowns with flowers.April 1–5: Pre-monsoon heat begins.April 6–10: Brittlebush carpets the desert floor.April 11–15: Heat dome settles in hard.April 16–20: Saguaro fruit splits open red.April 21–25: Monsoon moisture approaches.April 26–30: Last frost recedes to memory.May 1–5: Monsoon signal fires light skies.May 6–10: First haboobs roll across.May 11–15: Heat reaches extremes daily.May 16–20: Saguaro crowns open white.May 21–25: Summer arrives in dust and lightning.May 26–31: Voices rise in monsoon dark.June 1–5: Heat hardens the dust.June 6–10: Monsoon shadows gather.June 11–15: The dry breath stills.June 16–20: The first anvil tops.June 21–25: Haboob rises from the basin.June 26–30: Monsoon doors creak open.July 1–5: The monsoon settles in.July 6–10: Verdant eruption.July 11–15: The lightning oracle speaks.July 16–20: Young raptors claim the thermal.July 21–25: Humidity weight.July 26–31: Storm chambers fruit.August 1–5: The monsoon exhales.August 6–10: The long drought renews.August 11–15: Currents turn cool and distant.August 16–20: Cicada chorus deepens.August 21–25: Monsoon's final breath.August 26–31: Heat begins to relent.September 1–5: Harvest moon over stone.September 6–10: Dew returns to the flats.September 11–15: Raptors ride the thermals.September 16–20: Equinox evening shadow.September 21–25: Thunder finally silent.September 26–30: Insects burrow deep.October 1–5: Desert dries to deep gold.October 6–10: Sandhill cranes return.October 11–15: Brittle beauty blooms.October 16–20: Frost paints stones white.October 21–25: First killing frost falls.October 26–31: Winter rains whisper in.November 1–5: Mesquite leaves turn gold.November 6–10: Ocotillo stands sentinel.November 11–15: First frost traces ridges.November 16–20: Saguaro stands naked.November 21–25: Pacific storms break the drought.November 26–30: North wind strips the way.December 1–5: Desert deepens into winter.December 6–10: True winter arrives.December 11–15: The shortest day looms.December 16–20: Solstice stillness settles.December 21–25: The sun turns north.December 26–31: Year's end in silence.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · July 1–5

The monsoon settles in

Afternoon thunderstorms now daily ritual. Rains transform the desert green within 72 hours. Dust clears; air smells alive. Microburst winds flatten entire sections of mesquite.

Day 186 of 365 · Wedge 37 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
February——
Marchlettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Aprillettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash—
Maytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Junetomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
July—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
September—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
Novemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots—
December——

A year in weather

Albuquerque's warmest month is July (~79°F mean) and its coldest is December (~37°F). Rainfall peaks in September (1.6 inches) and bottoms out in June (0.3 inches).

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January37°0.6″1
February42°0.4″1
March49°0.7″2
April57°0.5″2
May66°0.4″1
June76°0.3″1
July79°1.5″3
August77°1.6″4
September70°1.6″3
October58°0.9″2
November45°0.6″2
December37°0.6″2

Regional context

Albuquerque swings from 37°F in January to 79°F in July (42°F) per NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals; precipitation in Albuquerque runs about 9.8 inches on roughly 23 measurable days.

Albuquerque's rain peaks in summer: September brings 1.6 inches over 3.0 thunderstorm-fed days, while June sees just 0.3 inches across 0.9 days under cooler, drier air. It is a warm-season-wet pattern Albuquerque shares with places like Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM, North Valley, NM and Kirtland AFB, NM.

Once Albuquerque passes mid-March, overnight freezes fade and peas, lettuce, spinach, and radishes can be sown. Albuquerque's heat-lovers — tomatoes, peppers, squash — hold off until Albuquerque's frost risk clears, 10-14 days on. By mid-December, frost is back in Albuquerque — protect or harvest anything tender. Albuquerque's low ground holds frost later into spring than Albuquerque's benches, which run 3-5 days ahead.

Similar climates: Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM, North Valley, NM, Kirtland AFB, NM, South Valley, NM, Paradise Hills, NM.

Naturalist notes

Late May brings the emergence of yucca blooms across the high desert landscape.

Broad-tailed hummingbirds return to their breeding territories in April after wintering further south.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Albuquerque?
Frost typically leaves Albuquerque by mid-March and returns to Albuquerque near mid-December.
What is the rainy season in Albuquerque?
September is the wettest month in Albuquerque, about 1.6 inches on average; the year totals roughly 10 inches.
What is the warmest month in Albuquerque?
Albuquerque peaks in July, when the mean runs near 79°F.
What is the coldest month in Albuquerque?
December is Albuquerque's coldest month, averaging about 37°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Albuquerque?
Around mid-March, start frost-hardy crops in Albuquerque; tomatoes and basil belong a fortnight later.
How many rainy days does Albuquerque get?
Albuquerque records around 23 days of measurable precipitation annually.
What hardiness zone is Albuquerque?
With December around 37°F, Albuquerque's zone reflects that minimum — the USDA ZIP map confirms Albuquerque's band.
What is the 10-day forecast for Albuquerque?
Albuquerque's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Albuquerque?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Albuquerque in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Albuquerque?
Current conditions for Albuquerque and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Albuquerque forecast updated?
The Albuquerque forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Albuquerque?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Albuquerque are in the Almanac section above, along with civil dawn, civil dusk, and day length. Day length is longest near the summer solstice and shortest near the winter solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Albuquerque?
The next few days in Albuquerque's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

In Albuquerque, New Mexico, the hot desert climate runs from about 37°F in January to 79°F in July, a 42°F seasonal range.

In a typical year Albuquerque records about 10 inches of precipitation on around 23 days.

From 35.1°N, Albuquerque sees a 42°F seasonal swing that governs Albuquerque's planting and frost windows.

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ZIP codes in Albuquerque

  • 87123
  • 87112
  • 87113
  • 87110
  • 87111
  • 87114
  • 87109
  • 87108
  • 87101
  • 87102
  • 87105
  • 87104
  • 87107
  • 87106
  • 87120
  • 87119
  • 87125
  • 87131
  • 87153
  • 87154
  • 87158
  • 87181
  • 87184
  • 87187
  • 87190
  • 87191
  • 87192
  • 87194
  • 87196
  • 87197
  • 87198
  • 87199

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.