ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Sandia Mountains rise pink and gold against a cloudless Halloween morning, with cool, still air blanketing the Rio Grande Valley. Streetlights flicker out as the first rays of sun stretch across the mesa, ushering in another mild, beautiful fall day in central New Mexico.
According to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque, sunny skies and highs near 72°F are on tap through the day — ideal for outdoor Halloween festivities. Trick-or-treaters can expect crisp, calm evening conditions, with temperatures dipping into the upper 40s under clear skies. No rain, no wind, and no weather worries from I-25 to I-40.
Saturday keeps the streak alive with highs near 71°F and light breezes shifting northwest by late afternoon. By Sunday, a subtle warming trend begins, pushing daytime highs into the mid-70s as November gets underway. Winds stay calm, and humidity remains low — perfect for hiking, ballooning, or late-season yard work before the first hints of winter arrive later this month.
Looking beyond the weekend, early next week brings an even warmer, dry pattern, with highs approaching the upper 70s by Tuesday. Models hint at a possible mid-November cool-down, but for now, the high desert will enjoy its stretch of mild autumn calm.
Residents should take advantage of the extended warmth for outdoor projects, late decorating, or early November travel — because once the next front arrives, cooler air and early winter breezes may not be far behind.
Five-Day Outlook for Albuquerque, NM:
Fri: 72/36 – Sunny; calm and mild.
Sat: 71/39 – Mostly sunny; light wind.
Sun: 75/42 – Sunny; warming trend begins.
Mon: 77/40 – Mostly sunny; warm afternoon.
Tue: 76/43 – Bright skies; early November warmth holds.
