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Heat Advisory

Weather in Albuquerque, New Mexico

12:04 AM

Now

81° F

Feels Like 79°

Precipitation 40 %

Wind 9 mph

Humidity 31 %

Today

Day 100°

Night 73°

Precipitation 55 %

Wind 6 mph

UV Index (0 - 11+) 11

Warning: Extreme UV Index Today: 11

Overexposure to the sun's harmful UV rays can cause sunburn and increase the risk of developing skin cancer, including melanoma. Protect yourself by wearing clothing that covers your skin, sunglasses, and a hat. Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher every two hours, even on cloudy days. Minimize direct sun exposure during peak hours (10 AM to 4 PM) to reduce the risk.

Albuquerque Weather Forecast Updated

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Last updated on August 05, 2026 at 12:03 AM

Weather Forecast History

Last Year's Weather on This Day (August 5, 2025)

Day

99°

Night

73°

Wind

8 mph

Precipitation

49 %

Air Quality in Albuquerque

NOW

29 AQI

Good air quality Dominant pollutant: O₃

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM_2.5 2.53 µg/m³

PM₁₀ 3.58 µg/m³

O₃ 0.031 ppm

NO₂ 0.8 ppb

SO₂ 0 ppb

CO 0.07 ppm

NH₃ 1.79 µg/m³

NO 0 µg/m³

PM_2.5 – Fine particles <2.5μm

PM₁₀ – Inhalable particles <10μm

O₃ – Ozone

NO₂ – Nitrogen dioxide

SO₂ – Sulfur dioxide

CO – Carbon monoxide

NH₃ – Ammonia

NO – Nitric oxide

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Show raw pollutant concentrations (µg/m³)

PM_2.5 – 2.53 µg/m³

PM₁₀ – 3.58 µg/m³

O₃ – 60.48 µg/m³

NO₂ – 1.54 µg/m³

SO₂ – 0.08 µg/m³

CO – 84.88 µg/m³

NH₃ – 1.79 µg/m³

NO – 0 µg/m³

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Weather Alerts and Warnings for Albuquerque

Moderate Expected Likely

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 4 at 8:04PM MDT until August 5 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Aug 5, 12:00 PM → Aug 5, 8:00 PM

WHAT: Temperatures from 98 to 103 expected.

WHERE: Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro
Area, Northwest Plateau, West Central Plateau, and West Central
Highlands.

WHEN: From noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday.

IMPACTS: Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Individuals involved in flash flood recovery
efforts across Gallup and Zuni Pueblo should take extra
precautions. The hottest temperatures in the low 100s will be
across the San Juan and Rio Grande River Valleys. Record high
temperatures are expected.

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Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Updated: Aug 5, 12:03 AM Source: NWS Alert