Sandia Heights, 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 Sandia Heights.
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What is the weather usually like in Sandia Heights?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 14.9 inprecipitation per year · 379 mm
- 23.7 insnowfall per year · 60 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sandia Heights: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALBUQUERQUE FOOTHILLS NE, NM US (USC00290225), adjusted for the elevation of Sandia Heights.
Sandia Heights weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sandia Heights through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:00 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Sandia Heights?
Sandia Heights has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 14.9 inches (379 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 24 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sandia Heights is May–June and September–October. At 6,181 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.
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Questions about the weather in Sandia Heights
What is the hottest month in Sandia Heights?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Sandia Heights?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Sandia Heights?
About 14.9 inches (379 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Sandia Heights?
Yes, about 24 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sandia Heights?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sandia Heights have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in Sandia Heights in November?
Highs average 54°F and lows 32°F, with about 0.9 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Sandia Heights?
Around 6:39 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:01 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Sandia Heights weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Sandia Heights.
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