Climate Comfort Score
58/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 57°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Albuquerque Valley, NM Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 57°F
- Avg annual temp
- 58/100
- Comfort score
- 9.7"
- Annual precip
- 189d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Albuquerque Valley
Albuquerque Valley, New Mexico averages 57°F a year and scores 58/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 38% of U.S. cities.
- 57°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 58/100
- comfort score, milder than 38% of U.S. cities
- 9.7"
- annual precipitation · 7" snow
- 189 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
57°F (14°C)
Avg High
72°F
Avg Low
42°F
Annual Precip
9.7"
Annual Snow
6.8"
Comfort Score
58/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
57°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
9.7"
Plus 6.8" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Albuquerque Valley) 58.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Albuquerque Valley area.
How Albuquerque Valley compares to every U.S. city
Albuquerque Valley's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
58 Top 62% higher than 38% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Albuquerque Valley
MethodologyAlbuquerque Valley's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5" | 1.4" | 28.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 0.5" | 1.3" | 22.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 0.5" | 0.6" | 15.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6" | 0.3" | 4.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 3.2 |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.0 |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 1.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.5 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 1.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 18.3 |
| September | 83°F (29°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 1.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.3 |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0" | 0.3" | 3.9 | 0.0 |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6" | 0.6" | 21.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 0.7" | 2.3" | 28.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.5"
Snow: 1.4"
3.9 days with precipitation
February 0.5"
Snow: 1.3"
3.6 days with precipitation
March 0.5"
Snow: 0.6"
3.7 days with precipitation
April 0.6"
Snow: 0.3"
3.0 days with precipitation
May 0.5"
3.6 days with precipitation
June 0.6"
3.6 days with precipitation
July 1.5"
8.5 days with precipitation
August 1.5"
8.9 days with precipitation
September 1.3"
5.8 days with precipitation
October 1.0"
Snow: 0.3"
4.6 days with precipitation
November 0.6"
Snow: 0.6"
2.9 days with precipitation
December 0.7"
Snow: 2.3"
4.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 24
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 18
50% probability date
Growing Season
189 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,155
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,224
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Albuquerque Valley's climate means for you
Albuquerque Valley runs 57°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 189 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 18 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,155 heating and 1,224 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Albuquerque Valley, NM
Albuquerque Valley, New Mexico runs an annual average of 57°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 72°F to a mean daily low of 42°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00290231, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Albuquerque Valley averages 9.7 inches of precipitation annually, with 6.8 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 189 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 18 and the first fall freeze near October 24. Turning to energy use, 4,155 heating degree days and 1,224 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Albuquerque Valley scores 58/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for December-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Albuquerque Valley, NM? ▼
The average annual temperature in Albuquerque Valley, New Mexico is 57°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 22°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Albuquerque Valley get? ▼
Albuquerque Valley receives 9.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 6.8 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Albuquerque Valley? ▼
Albuquerque Valley has a climate comfort score of 58/100 (Moderate), milder than 38% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Albuquerque Valley? ▼
Albuquerque Valley has approximately 189 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 18 and the first fall freeze around October 24.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Albuquerque Valley? ▼
Albuquerque Valley has 4,155 heating degree days and 1,224 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Albuquerque Valley climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00290231 near Albuquerque Valley.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00290231. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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