Albuquerque, NM weather in February
Albuquerque is chilly and mostly dry in February: highs average 54°F and nights drop to about 30°F. There are about 4 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 1.5 in.
- Normal high
- 54°F
- Normal low
- 30°F
- Wet days
- 4
- 0.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.5 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 51°F | 58°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 33°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 12% | 13% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:05 am / 5:34 pm | 6:37 am / 6:00 pm |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 11.4 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 February day
- 6 am33°Fdew point 20°F
- 9 am38°Fdew point 21°F
- Noon48°Fdew point 20°F
- 3 pm53°Fdew point 18°F
- 6 pm50°Fdew point 18°F
- 9 pm43°Fdew point 19°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Albuquerque Intl Airport (4 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 37% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 43%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F4 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow4 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in1 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below18 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 0.4 in; a dry February brings about 0.1 in and a wet one about 0.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 1.5 in.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20201995: average high 62°F
- Coolest February2004: average high 48°F
- Wettest February1993: 1.8 in
- Driest February1999: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading75°F (February 10, 2017)
- Lowest reading-7°F (February 3, 2011)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
February compared with January and March
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 48°F | 54°F | 63°F |
| Normal low | 26°F | 30°F | 36°F |
| Wet days | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 4 | 14 |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | 10.9 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +6°F from January and +9°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Las Cruces, NM192 mi · high 64°F · 2 wet days
- Cooler: Santa Fe, NM58 mi · high 48°F · 4 wet days
How Albuquerque ranks in February
- Normal high177th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 4 in New Mexico
- Wet days11th driest of 378
- Comfortable days183rd most of 340
What to pack for Albuquerque in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 30°F, highs near 54°F
- A hat and gloves – about 18 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 645 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Albuquerque in February?
The normal high is 54°F and the normal low is 30°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -7°F (February 3, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Albuquerque in February?
About 4 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.4 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1993 (1.8 in); the driest was in 1999, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Albuquerque in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 1.5 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is February a good time to visit Albuquerque?
February ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Albuquerque (53 out of 100). It has about 4 comfortable days. 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.