Albuquerque, NM has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 66 degrees Fahrenheit (18.9 Celsius). The hottest months are usually June, July and August, when temperatures can reach up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 Celsius) or higher. Winters in Albuquerque are typically mild, with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing. The average amount of precipitation throughout the year is approximately 9 inches (23 centimeters), most of which falls during the summer months of July and August.
Albuquerque (zip 87102), New Mexico gets 10 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Albuquerque (zip 87102) averages 8 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 278 sunny days per year in Albuquerque (zip 87102). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Albuquerque (zip 87102) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 54 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 92 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 21
Rain: averages 10 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 8 inches of snow a year