ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Sandias rise in soft amber light this morning as cool desert air fills the valley. It’s a peaceful start — the kind of stillness that defines early November in central New Mexico — with bright skies ahead and calm winds keeping the day pleasant and dry.
According to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque, high pressure remains firmly in place through Tuesday, holding temperatures near 75–77°F each afternoon. Winds stay light from the south, providing smooth travel conditions along I-25 and I-40. Skies will stay clear to mostly clear across Bernalillo, Sandoval, and Valencia Counties, making for ideal weather for outdoor work, travel, or early holiday decorating.
By midweek, a subtle shift begins as a weak trough moves toward the Four Corners. Temperatures ease slightly into the low 70s by Thursday and Friday, but no rain is expected. Overnight lows hover around 40°F — crisp but not cold — keeping frost risk low through next weekend.
Residents should still plan for quick afternoon temperature swings, as typical desert cooling sets in after sunset. The pattern remains stable for now, but meteorologists note that November transitions can flip quickly once stronger fronts begin tracking south from Colorado.
With La Niña still active in the Pacific, New Mexico tends to favor drier stretches early in the winter season, though model guidance hints at a possible storm track shift later in the month — just in time for Thanksgiving travel. For now, it’s blue-sky perfection across the Rio Grande Valley.
Five-Day Forecast for Albuquerque, NM:
Mon: 77/43 – Sunny; calm, dry air.
Tue: 77/41 – Sunny; warm afternoon, light winds.
Wed: 74/41 – Mostly sunny; slight cooling trend.
Thu: 72/40 – Sunny; breezy west side late.
Fri: 71/40 – Clear skies; cooler nights, mild days.
