Albuquerque, NM weather in November
Albuquerque is cool and mostly dry in November: highs average 57°F and nights drop to about 34°F. There are about 3 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 0.9 in.
- Normal high
- 57°F
- Normal low
- 34°F
- Wet days
- 3
- 0.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.9 in
- normal snowfall
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 64°F | 51°F |
| Normal low | 40°F | 29°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 13% | 12% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:27 am / 5:12 pm | 6:55 am / 4:54 pm |
| Daylight | 10.7 h | 10.0 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 November day
- 6 am37°Fdew point 24°F
- 9 am42°Fdew point 25°F
- Noon52°Fdew point 24°F
- 3 pm56°Fdew point 22°F
- 6 pm51°Fdew point 23°F
- 9 pm46°Fdew point 23°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Albuquerque Intl Airport (4 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 50% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 31%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F7 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow3 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in2 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below12 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 0.6 in; a dry November brings about 0.06 in and a wet one about 0.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 0.9 in.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202017: average high 65°F
- Coolest November2000: average high 49°F
- Wettest November2019: 2.0 in
- Driest November1999: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading76°F (November 19, 2020)
- Lowest reading15°F (November 26, 1992)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
November compared with October and December
| October | November | December | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 71°F | 57°F | 47°F |
| Normal low | 46°F | 34°F | 27°F |
| Wet days | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| Comfortable days | 21 | 7 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | 10.3 h | 9.8 h |
Highs change by -14°F from October and -10°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Las Cruces, NM192 mi · high 68°F · 3 wet days
- Cooler: Taos, NM110 mi · high 51°F · 4 wet days
How Albuquerque ranks in November
- Normal high201st warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 4 in New Mexico
- Wet days40th driest of 378
- Comfortable days181st most of 341
What to pack for Albuquerque in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 34°F, highs near 57°F
Frost in November
The first fall frost typically comes around Nov 3; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 21. All frost dates for Albuquerque.
Heating and cooling
November has 579 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Albuquerque in November?
The normal high is 57°F and the normal low is 34°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 15°F (November 26, 1992).
Does it rain a lot in Albuquerque in November?
About 3 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.6 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2019 (2.0 in); the driest was in 1999, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Albuquerque in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 0.9 in.
Is November a good time to visit Albuquerque?
November ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Albuquerque (56 out of 100). It has about 7 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.