Kirtland AFB, NM weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kirtland AFB.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kirtland AFB
What is the weather usually like in Kirtland AFB?
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 Kirtland AFB: 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 Kirtland AFB.
Kirtland AFB weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Kirtland AFB 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 | 6:00 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 19 min |
| August | 6:25 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 7:05 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 Kirtland AFB?
Kirtland AFB 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 Kirtland AFB is April–May and September–October. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Kirtland AFB
What is the hottest month in Kirtland AFB?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Kirtland AFB?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Kirtland AFB?
About 8.8 inches (225 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Kirtland AFB?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Kirtland AFB?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Kirtland AFB have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in Kirtland AFB in November?
Highs average 57°F and lows 34°F, with about 0.6 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Kirtland AFB?
Around 6:39 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:02 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Kirtland AFB weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Kirtland AFB.
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