Albuquerque, NM weather in July
In July, Albuquerque sees highs around 91°F and lows around 67°F: hot, with some rain. Expect about 9 wet days. It is one of the warmest months in Albuquerque. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 91°F
- Normal low
- 67°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 1.6 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 92°F | 90°F |
| Normal low | 66°F | 67°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 21% | 30% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:56 am / 8:24 pm | 6:15 am / 8:10 pm |
| Daylight | 14.5 h | 13.9 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 July day
- 6 am69°Fdew point 51°F
- 9 am77°Fdew point 51°F
- Noon85°Fdew point 48°F
- 3 pm89°Fdew point 45°F
- 6 pm85°Fdew point 46°F
- 9 pm78°Fdew point 49°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Albuquerque Intl Airport (4 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 31% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 28%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more22 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 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 July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 1.6 in; a dry July brings about 0.9 in and a wet one about 2.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202003: average high 97°F
- Coolest July2008: average high 88°F
- Wettest July2006: 3.5 in
- Driest July1993: 0.2 in
- Highest reading104°F (July 14, 2003)
- Lowest reading55°F (July 13, 1992)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
July compared with June and August
| June | July | August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 90°F | 91°F | 89°F |
| Normal low | 62°F | 67°F | 65°F |
| Wet days | 4 | 9 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Daylight | 14.5 h | 14.3 h | 13.4 h |
Highs change by +1°F from June and -2°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Cooler: Santa Fe, NM58 mi · high 86°F · 10 wet days
How Albuquerque ranks in July
- Normal high118th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 4 in New Mexico
- Wet days161st driest of 378
- Comfortable days192nd most of 340
What to pack for Albuquerque in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 91°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.3 hours of daylight and highs near 91°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 429 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Albuquerque in July?
The normal high is 91°F and the normal low is 67°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 104°F (July 14, 2003).
Does it rain a lot in Albuquerque in July?
About 9 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.6 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2006 (3.6 in); the driest was in 1993 (0.2 in).
Is July a good time to visit Albuquerque?
July ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Albuquerque (41 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day and about 22 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.