New Mexico’s high desert starts crisp and quiet, with 30s on thermometers and pale sunlight spilling over the Sandia Mountains. Frost clings to shaded lawns early, but rapid warming is already underway across Albuquerque.
According to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque, highs reach near 72 degrees this afternoon under sunny skies. Light and variable winds become west at 10 to 15 mph later today. Humidity remains low, and visibility stays clear across I-25 and I-40.
Tonight, temperatures fall to around 39 degrees under mostly clear skies. That sharp drop sets up another wide temperature swing Wednesday. Highs climb to about 75 degrees with mostly sunny conditions. Winds turn northwest at 10 to 15 mph during the day.
Thursday holds steady with sunshine and a high near 73 degrees. Lows dip to around 40 degrees. Friday warms again to the mid-70s, and Saturday pushes to 77 degrees under full sun. Early next week trends even warmer, with highs approaching 80 degrees by Sunday and Monday. The 6–10 day outlook favors above-normal temperatures statewide, reinforcing a strong early spring warmth pattern.
No precipitation is expected through the period. However, large day-to-night swings near 30 degrees can lead to isolated slick spots before sunrise where irrigation runoff lingers. Flash freezing remains possible in shaded areas this time of year.
Five Day Outlook for Albuquerque, New Mexico:
Today: Sunny, high 72.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 75.
Thursday: Sunny, high 73.
Friday: Mostly sunny, high 74.
Saturday: Sunny, high 77.
