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New Mexico Weather Nov. 1-2: Albuquerque Faces 100% Rain Chance Sunday Night
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Central New Mexico residents can expect a wet start to November, with showers and possible thunderstorms returning to Albuquerque Sunday, Nov. 1, before breezy conditions and drier w
By Cameron Hayes · 2026-10-31T09:52:18.759Z
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Central New Mexico residents can expect a wet start to November, with showers and possible thunderstorms returning to Albuquerque Sunday, Nov. 1, before breezy conditions and drier weather arrive Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque, rain chances reach 60% Sunday and increase to 100% Sunday night, when showers and possible thunderstorms could affect the city.
Saturday, Oct. 31, offers a relatively quiet period, with partly sunny skies and a high near 65 degrees. South winds around 5 mph are expected to become calm.
Rain chances begin increasing Saturday night, with a 50% chance of showers after midnight and temperatures falling to around 50 degrees. Rainfall amounts are expected to remain below one tenth of an inch.
New Mexico Weather: Sunday Storm Chances Increase Sunday, Nov. 1, brings showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 3 p.m.
Albuquerque temperatures could reach approximately 69 degrees, with south winds increasing to 15 to 20 mph during the afternoon.
The chance of precipitation stands at 60% during the day before climbing to 100% Sunday night.
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm are expected before midnight, followed by a chance of additional showers. Overnight temperatures should fall to around 50 degrees, with southwest winds of 15 to 20 mph.
Albuquerque Rain Chances Decrease Monday Monday, Nov. 2, brings a 40% chance of showers before noon, followed by partly sunny skies and breezy conditions.
Temperatures are expected to reach approximately 63 degrees.
By Monday night, mostly clear skies return, with temperatures falling to around 40 degrees.
Tuesday brings sunny skies and a high near 64 degrees, followed by mostly clear conditions Tuesday night and a low around 36 degrees.
Wednesday and Thursday remain mostly sunny to sunny, with highs near 66 degrees.
Thanksgiving Weather Still Too Far Away The early November rain arrives as New Mexico residents begin looking ahead to Thanksgiving on Nov. 26, but the current National Weather Service forecast does not extend to the holiday.
Friday, Nov. 6, is expected to bring mostly sunny skies and a high near 67 degrees.
For Albuquerque, the main period to monitor is Sunday afternoon through early Monday, when rain chances peak and thunderstorms remain possible before conditions improve.