Albuquerque, NM weather in August
August in Albuquerque: hot, with some rain. Highs 89°F, lows 65°F, rain on about 8 days.
- Normal high
- 89°F
- Normal low
- 65°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 1.3 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 90°F | 87°F |
| Normal low | 66°F | 63°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 30% | 25% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:15 am / 8:09 pm | 6:38 am / 7:35 pm |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | 12.9 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
A typical August day
- 6 am67°Fdew point 52°F
- 9 am75°Fdew point 53°F
- Noon83°Fdew point 50°F
- 3 pm87°Fdew point 46°F
- 6 pm83°Fdew point 47°F
- 9 pm76°Fdew point 50°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Albuquerque Intl Airport (4 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 30% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 29%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more17 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow8 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per August, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in August
Normal precipitation is 1.3 in; a dry August brings about 0.7 in and a wet one about 1.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more.
How August varies from year to year
- Warmest August, 1991-20202020: average high 94°F
- Coolest August2006: average high 83°F
- Wettest August2006: 3.7 in
- Driest August2004: 0.2 in
- Highest reading100°F (August 20, 2020)
- Lowest reading50°F (August 28, 1992)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
August compared with July and September
| July | August | September | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 91°F | 89°F | 83°F |
| Normal low | 67°F | 65°F | 58°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 8 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| Daylight | 14.3 h | 13.4 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by -2°F from July and -6°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Warmer: El Paso, TX230 mi · high 94°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Santa Fe, NM58 mi · high 83°F · 10 wet days
How Albuquerque ranks in August
- Normal high153rd warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 4 in New Mexico
- Wet days168th driest of 378
- Comfortable days185th most of 341
What to pack for Albuquerque in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 89°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 8 days
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 367 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Albuquerque in August?
The normal high is 89°F and the normal low is 65°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 100°F (most recently on August 20, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Albuquerque in August?
About 8 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.3 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2006 (3.7 in); the driest was in 2004 (0.2 in).
Is August a good time to visit Albuquerque?
August ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Albuquerque (44 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day and about 17 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Albuquerque Intl Airport (USW00023050), 3.6 mi SE of the city center, 5,310 ft (355 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Albuquerque Intl Sunport Airport (723650-23050), 3.6 mi SE of the city center, 5,310 ft (355 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.