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New Mexico Weather

Right now in New Mexico
76°F
Mostly Clear

Observed at Albuquerque (the largest city by population in New Mexico, used as a state-wide proxy). For per-city forecasts, see the city grid below.

Climate at a glance

New Mexico covers two distinct climate zones across 520 cities and towns. Predominantly hot desert (71% of cities), with humid subtropical pockets (29%).

The state spans roughly 5.2° of latitude (31.8° N to 37.0° N), from Sunland Park in the south to La Boca in the north. Albuquerque is the largest city by population.

ZoneCities%
hot desert37071.2%
humid subtropical15028.8%

Microseason · June 1–5 · Predominantly Southwest Desert

Heat hardens the dust

Pre-monsoon drought intensifies — the driest week of the year. Creosote dominates in brittle browns, saguaro spines cast needle-sharp shadows. Cicadas emerge early.

Read this microseason across nine climate regions → · See all 72 microseasons

Microseason content for New Mexico is drawn from the Southwest Desert corpus (71% of the state's cities sit in this region).

All cities in New Mexico

520 cities & towns