ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Dawn breaks quietly over the Rio Grande, the Sandia Mountains catching a soft blush as Albuquerque greets another bright, tranquil fall day. This stretch of sunshine will hold through Monday before a modest cool front ushers in crisper air early in the week—just in time to hint at late-October chill ahead of Halloween.
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque notes that a persistent ridge of high pressure will keep conditions mostly sunny with light winds through Monday. Afternoon temperatures will peak in the mid-70s on Sunday and Monday, running a touch warmer than typical for late October.
By Tuesday, a cooler, drier airmass filters into central New Mexico, nudging highs down toward 70°F. Overnight lows will slide into the upper 30s along the I-40 corridor from Moriarty through Tijeras Canyon, cold enough for a spot of light frost in outlying valleys.
Travelers and early commuters should find easy driving, though the morning chill may warrant a light jacket—especially in shaded foothill neighborhoods. The mellow weather window is ideal for outdoor chores, a morning flight for balloonists, or getting a head start on Halloween decorations.
Late in the week, temperatures level off in the upper 60s to near 70°F. Calm winds and clear skies look favorable for Friday evening trick-or-treat plans. Expect a classic autumn cool-down after sunset, with readings slipping into the 40s beneath a bright, clear moon—picture-perfect fall across central New Mexico.
Enjoy the serene stretch while it lasts; November is poised to bring a sharper chill.
Five-Day Forecast for Albuquerque, NM:
Sat: 72/42 – Sunny and calm; pleasant afternoon warmth.
Sun: 76/43 – Mostly sunny; light breezes and a comfortable fall feel.
Mon: 75/42 – Bright skies; a subtle cooling trend late.
Tue: 70/38 – Sunny but cooler; chilly dawn with patchy valley frost possible.
Wed: 69/40 – Mostly sunny; tranquil and seasonable.
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