South Valley, New Mexico Weather
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South Valley weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJul 4Overcast——99°56°—
- SundayJul 5Overcast——95°69°-4°
- MondayJul 6Drizzle12%—97°66°+2°
- TuesdayJul 7Light Drizzle20%—97°70°0°
- WednesdayJul 8Light Drizzle20%—99°70°+2°
- ThursdayJul 9Light Drizzle13%—102°72°+3°
- FridayJul 10Overcast——101°75°-1°
AQI 25 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI down 14 over the last 6 hours (gradual decline). PM2.5 at 8.6 µg/m³ (AQI 48) with a 0.78 fine-to-coarse ratio and 3 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 during the projected peak around 9 PM.
What's driving it
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5 at 8.6 µg/m³ (AQI 48) with a 0.78 fine-to-coarse ratio and 3 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.78
- 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).
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
- Moonrise
- 10:55 PM
- Moonset
- 10:20 AM
- In sign
- ♓︎ Pisces
The monsoon settles in
South Valley at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 3°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: March 17 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jul 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
16-Day Forecast — South Valley
- Sat99°56°2%
- Sun95°69°4%
- Mon97°66°12%
- Tue97°70°20%
- Wed99°70°20%
- Thu102°72°13%
- Fri101°75°5%
- Sat104°74°5%
- Sun99°75°11%
- Mon101°73°9%
- Tue101°73°8%
- Wed105°75°27%
- Thu104°77°29%
- Fri98°70°38%
- Sat95°72°39%
- Sun95°70°35%
Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of July 4, 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 — South Valley
SPC includes South Valley 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.
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 185 of 365 · Wedge 37 of 72
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
South Valley peaks at about 79°F in July and bottoms near 37°F in December; September brings the heaviest rain (1.6 inches) and June the least (0.3 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37° | 0.6″ | 1 |
| February | 42° | 0.4″ | 1 |
| March | 49° | 0.7″ | 2 |
| April | 57° | 0.5″ | 2 |
| May | 66° | 0.4″ | 1 |
| June | 76° | 0.3″ | 1 |
| July | 79° | 1.5″ | 3 |
| August | 77° | 1.6″ | 4 |
| September | 70° | 1.6″ | 3 |
| October | 58° | 0.9″ | 2 |
| November | 45° | 0.6″ | 2 |
| December | 37° | 0.6″ | 2 |
Regional context
South Valley swings from 37°F in January to 79°F in July (42°F) per NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals; precipitation in South Valley runs about 9.8 inches on roughly 23 measurable days.
Summer convection drives South Valley's precipitation: September logs 1.6 inches on 3.0 rainy days, against June's 0.3 inches on 0.9 — warm-season storms carry South Valley's moisture. That summer-storm rhythm groups South Valley with places like Pajarito Mesa, NM, Albuquerque, NM and Isleta, NM.
South Valley reaches its last hard frost near mid-March; that is the cue for peas, lettuce, spinach, and radishes. Heat-demanding starts go out a fortnight on in South Valley, after the soil warms and cold snaps clear. Frost returns to South Valley near mid-December, ending the tender-crop season. A creek-bottom lot in South Valley can lag South Valley's last frost 7-10 days behind a south slope.
Similar climates: Pajarito Mesa, NM, Albuquerque, NM, Isleta, NM, Kirtland AFB, NM, Chical, NM.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in South Valley?
- In South Valley, expect the last spring frost near mid-March; South Valley's first autumn frost comes around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in South Valley?
- Rainfall in South Valley peaks in September near 1.6 inches, out of about 10 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in South Valley?
- South Valley peaks in July, when the mean runs near 79°F.
- What is the coldest month in South Valley?
- December is South Valley's coldest month, averaging about 37°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in South Valley?
- Hardy spring crops go in near mid-March in South Valley; tender peppers and squash wait 10–14 days.
- How many rainy days does South Valley get?
- South Valley records around 23 days of measurable precipitation annually.
- What hardiness zone is South Valley?
- Because South Valley bottoms near 37°F in December, that winter low sets South Valley's USDA zone — verify by ZIP.
- What is the 10-day forecast for South Valley?
- South Valley'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 South Valley?
- See this week's day-by-day rain chances for South Valley in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
- What is the weather like right now in South Valley?
- Current conditions for South Valley and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
- How often is the South Valley forecast updated?
- The South Valley forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
- When are sunrise and sunset in South Valley?
- Today's sunrise and sunset times for South Valley 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 South Valley?
- The next few days in South Valley's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.
Climate
In South Valley, New Mexico, the hot desert climate runs from about 37°F in January to 79°F in July, a 42°F seasonal range.
Across the year, South Valley collects about 10 inches of precipitation over roughly 23 days with measurable rain or snow.
From 35.0°N, South Valley sees a 42°F seasonal swing that governs South Valley's planting and frost windows.
ZIP codes in South Valley
- 87105
- 87195