Albuquerque, NM weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Albuquerque weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Albuquerque.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Albuquerque
What is the weather usually like in Albuquerque?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 8.8 inprecipitation per year · 225 mm
- 7.9 insnowfall per year · 20 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Albuquerque: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALBUQUERQUE INTL AP, NM US (USW00023050), adjusted for the elevation of Albuquerque.
Albuquerque weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Albuquerque through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:01 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 5:50 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 6:25 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Albuquerque?
Albuquerque has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 8.8 inches (225 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Albuquerque is April–May and September–October. At 5,312 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
More about Albuquerque
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- South Valley weather6.9 mi S
- Paradise Hills weather7.2 mi NW
- Edith Enclave weather8.1 mi NE
- Corrales weather9.4 mi N
- Sandia Heights weather10.2 mi NE
- Carnuel weather11.1 mi E
- Pueblo of Sandia Village weather11.2 mi N
Questions about the weather in Albuquerque
What is the hottest month in Albuquerque?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Albuquerque?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Albuquerque?
About 8.8 inches (225 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Albuquerque?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Albuquerque?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Albuquerque have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in Albuquerque in November?
Highs average 57°F and lows 34°F, with about 0.6 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Albuquerque?
Around 6:40 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:02 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Albuquerque weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Albuquerque.
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