ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A calm, golden dawn rises over the Sandia Mountains, the city below still wrapped in a cool 49°F morning. The Rio Grande shimmers in the early light, and a dry, clear sky hints at another perfect stretch of New Mexico weather ahead. For now, fall remains mild — and it’s about as ideal as early November can get in the high desert.
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque reports a warming trend through Monday, with highs climbing from the upper 60s today to the mid-70s early next week. Winds stay light, skies stay clear, and humidity remains low — excellent conditions for travel on I-25 or I-40, outdoor work, or early holiday prep around the metro area. Cool mornings will dip near 40°F, but afternoons bring near-perfect warmth under steady sunshine.
To be fair, this quiet stretch won’t last forever. Forecast models hint at subtle changes beyond Tuesday, as a weak upper disturbance may push cloud cover and slightly cooler air into northern New Mexico midweek. Still, no rain or snow threats appear before Thursday, and the dry pattern will likely hold through the first full week of November.
Residents can take advantage of these calm days — crisp mornings, brilliant skies, and comfortable afternoons — before winter’s first cold fronts begin to make their presence felt later in the month.
Five-Day Outlook for Albuquerque, NM:
Sat: 68/38 – Sunny and calm.
Sun: 74/42 – Warm; light winds.
Mon: 76/41 – Mostly sunny; mild.
Tue: 75/40 – Sunny; slight cooling trend.
Wed: 74/40 – Warm; clouds increase late.
