New Mexico, United States
Albuquerque
Albuquerque is a city in New Mexico, United States, 4,957 ft above sea level. It has a population of about 564,559 (2020). The climate is classified as cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now58°F
Best timeMar–Apr · Oct
Population564,559
Local time09:10
35.08° N, 106.65° WElevation 4,957 ftUTC−6 · Mountain Daylight Time
Postal codes87102–87108, 87110 …October: high / low73° / 44°
Rain this month27mm
Best timeMar–Apr · Oct
Best: Mar–Apr · Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Albuquerque at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:19 · 18:2411 h 05 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:23Next holiday11 NovemberVeterans DayNext concert21 NovMannheim Steamroller · Popejoy Hall
Best time to visitMar–Apr · Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month93°F
Average high in July
Coolest month25°F
Average low in December
Wettest monthJuly
39 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
14 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 2.8 km
How Albuquerque has grown
People living in the built-up area (214 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+150%183k in 1975 → 456k in 2025Weather in Albuquerque
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
58°F
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 84%
Today22 Oct72°53°5.4 mm
Fri23 Oct72°49°4.7 mm
Sat24 Oct70°47°12.1 mm
Sun25 Oct68°46°8.1 mm
Mon26 Oct66°42°3.2 mm
Tue27 Oct67°41°
Wed28 Oct64°45°
Thu29 Oct60°45°
Fri30 Oct60°40°3.4 mm
Sat31 Oct59°41°0.5 mm
When to go to Albuquerque
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 49 | 65 | 90 | 91 | 78 | 53 | 29 | 36 | 64 | 88 | 77 | 44 |
| High | 50° | 56° | 65° | 73° | 81° | 92° | 93° | 91° | 84° | 73° | 60° | 49° |
| Low | 25° | 29° | 35° | 42° | 50° | 59° | 65° | 63° | 56° | 44° | 32° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 14 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 39 | 45 | 28 | 27 | 16 | 18 |
| Wet days | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
What's on in Albuquerque
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Concerts and shows
21NovMannheim SteamrollerPopejoy Hall
Albuquerque's festivals through the year
Monuments and museums in Albuquerque
0.3 km
Cathedral Church of St. JohnBuilt 1952
0.4 km
First Methodist Episcopal Church, AlbuquerqueBuilt 1904
2.3 km
EstufaBuilt 1908
2.8 km
Jonson GalleryBuilt 1949
2.4 km
Art AnnexBuilt 1926
2.5 km
Scholes HallBuilt 1934
Museum2 km
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and ScienceBuilt 1986
Museum0.2 km
New Mexico Holocaust & Intolerance MuseumMore museums: Cavalcade of Wings · DTRA Museum · H. B. & Lucille Horn Preservation Station · Indian Pueblo Cultural Center · New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society · The Grand Lodge Library & Museum · The Wheels Museum · Veterans Center
Outdoors around Albuquerque
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
ABQ BioPark ZooZoos
1.3 kmAlbuquerque AquariumAquariums
2.7 kmABQ BioPark: Zoo, Aquarium, Botanic GardenZoos
3.4 kmStone Age Climbing GymClimbing
4.5 kmCliff's Amusement ParkTheme parks
4.5 kmObservation DeckViewpoints
5.2 kmSandia Peak Ski Area SUPSki area · 25 km of pistes · 4 lifts
25 kmDeep Blue ScubaDive site
3.9 kmThe Scuba ShopDive site
6.6 kmNew Mexico Scuba CenterDive site
8.8 kmNature around Albuquerque
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of United States seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Albuquerque
Earthquakes around Albuquerque
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 3 · 0 km
Cretaceous · 1Permian · 1Carboniferous · 1
Formations around the town
Ammonites · 3Glaphyrites, Acanthoceras
Universities and research institutes
University of New MexicoUniversity or college · founded 1889
University of New Mexico Health Sciences CenterUniversity or college · founded 1889
Albuquerque Public SchoolsUniversity or college · founded 1891
Albuquerque AcademyUniversity or college · founded 1955
Central New Mexico Community CollegeUniversity or college · founded 1964
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic InstituteUniversity or college · founded 1971
National Dance Institute of New MexicoUniversity or college · founded 1976
Trinity Southwest UniversityUniversity or college · founded 1990
Century UniversityUniversity or college · founded 1991
Universal Therapeutic Massage InstituteUniversity or college · founded 1993
Bosque SchoolUniversity or college · founded 1994
EC-Council UniversityUniversity or college · founded 2003
Laguna Department of EducationUniversity or college
Sandia National LaboratoriesResearch institute · founded 1948
Center for Integrated NanotechnologiesResearch institute · founded 2006
New Mexico Water Science CenterResearch institute
Towns and villages around Albuquerque
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Martinez Town1 kmBarelas1.4 kmOld Town2.1 kmFive Points2.5 kmSan Jose3 kmAtrisco3.3 kmKirtland Addition3.7 kmHahn5.3 kmArenal5.9 kmLos Griegos6.1 kmLee Acres7.1 kmVista Encantada8.1 kmKinney8.3 kmLos Ranchos de Albuquerque8.7 kmMountainview10 kmNorth Valley10 kmHoffmantown11 kmPajarito12 kmAlameda12 kmBarr12 kmLa Cuesta13 kmLos Padillas13 kmCañada Village14 kmParadise Hills14 km
Albuquerque from above
Around Albuquerque30 places to see, do and reach nearby
VulcanMountain7.9 miBlack VolcanoMountain7.6 miJA volcanoMountain7.5 miCat Hills volcanic fieldMountain20 miSandia Peak Ski Area SUPSki area15 miDeep Blue ScubaDive site2.4 miThe Scuba ShopDive site4.1 miNew Mexico Scuba CenterDive site5.5 miCathedral Church of St. JohnMonument0.2 miFirst Methodist Episcopal Church, AlbuquerqueMonument0.2 miEstufaMonument1.4 miJonson GalleryMonument1.7 miArt AnnexMonument1.5 miScholes HallMonument1.6 miCarlisle GymnasiumMonument1.6 miZimmerman LibraryMonument1.7 miNew Mexico Museum of Natural History and ScienceMuseum1.2 miNew Mexico Holocaust & Intolerance MuseumMuseum0.1 miUniversity of New Mexico Art MuseumMuseum1.8 miMaxwell Museum of AnthropologyMuseum1.5 miAlbuquerque MuseumMuseum1.3 miAlbuquerqueStation0.2 miBernalillo County/International SunportStation3.7 miMontañoStation3.8 miRio RanchoPlace10 miNorth ValleyPlace6.3 miCorralesPlace11 miLos Ranchos de AlbuquerquePlace5.4 miParadise HillsPlace8.5 miPueblo of Sandia VillagePlace13 mi
Postal codes
87102–87108871108711287115–8711687119–87121871258713187153–8715487158871768718187184–871858718787190–87199
Getting to Albuquerque
Albuquerque International SunportABQ
6.3 kmSanta Fe Municipal AirportSAF
78 kmTaos Regional AirportTSM
176 kmAlbuquerqueRailway station
0.4 kmBernalillo County/International SunportRailway station
6 kmMontañoRailway station
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Albuquerque?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Albuquerque.
What is the hottest month in Albuquerque?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F and lows of 65°F.
What is the coldest month in Albuquerque?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 49°F and lows of 25°F.
What is the rainiest month in Albuquerque?
July is the wettest month with about 1.5 in of precipitation on 15 wet days.
What is the postal code of Albuquerque?
Albuquerque has 34 postal codes: 87102–87108, 87110, 87112, 87115–87116, 87119–87121, 87125, 87131, 87153–87154, 87158, 87176, 87181, 87184–87185 ….