ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A calm desert dawn opens across the Rio Grande Valley, the Sandias glowing faint orange under clear, cool skies. After a chilly 48°F start, Albuquerque is set for a run of flawless fall sunshine stretching into Tuesday — ideal weather for last-minute outdoor projects or early Halloween decorating.
According to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque, Sunday’s high will reach the mid-70s with a light southerly breeze under cloudless skies. Monday follows with a touch more warmth, peaking near 77°F, before slightly cooler air slides in from the north by Tuesday. Temperatures will stay comfortable during the day but fall quickly after sunset, dipping into the low 40s and even upper 30s in parts of Bernalillo and Sandoval Counties.
Drivers along I-40 and I-25 will see excellent travel conditions statewide, though rapid temperature drops could lead to early morning frost patches north of the metro by midweek. Those planning early trick-or-treat events should note that dry, breezy afternoons will turn chilly fast after dusk — a jacket or sweater will go a long way for kids heading door-to-door Friday evening.
The clear pattern also means great visibility for stargazers and ballooning enthusiasts through midweek. Light north winds Tuesday may bring cooler air into the basin, with highs closer to 68°F by Wednesday — a refreshing reminder that fall is fully in charge now.
By late week, models hint at a colder air mass edging toward New Mexico from the Rockies, possibly marking the state’s first real November chill.
Five-Day Forecast for Albuquerque, NM:
Sun: 75/43 – Sunny; calm and mild.
Mon: 77/42 – Warm sunshine; light winds.
Tue: 72/37 – Sunny; cooler north breeze.
Wed: 68/39 – Clear, crisp; chilly dawn.
Thu: 72/41 – Bright skies; light evening chill.
