Albuquerque, NM
New Mexico · Records since 1891–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1937
+10° from 89° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1911
-11° from 66° normalAll-Time Records — Albuquerque
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 99°F | August 11, 1937 |
| 2 | 98°F | August 11, 1995 |
| 3 | 97°F | August 11, 2012 |
| 4 | 97°F | August 11, 1973 |
| 5 | 97°F | August 11, 1962 |
| 6 | 97°F | August 11, 1956 |
| 7 | 97°F | August 11, 1934 |
| 8 | 96°F | August 11, 2020 |
| 9 | 96°F | August 11, 1947 |
| 10 | 96°F | August 11, 1936 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 55°F | August 11, 1911 |
| 2 | 56°F | August 11, 1914 |
| 3 | 56°F | August 11, 1913 |
| 4 | 56°F | August 11, 1912 |
| 5 | 57°F | August 11, 1931 |
Heat Wave Summary — Albuquerque
threshold: 96°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date176 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1892–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Albuquerque
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jun 13, 1974 – Jul 4, 1974 | 22 | 105°F (Jun 28) | 100°F | 68°F |
| 2 | Jul 3, 2023 – Jul 22, 2023 | 20 | 104°F (Jul 17) | 100°F | 72°F |
| 3 | Jul 1, 2003 – Jul 16, 2003 | 16 | 104°F (Jul 14) | 99°F | 72°F |
| 4 | Jun 25, 1973 – Jul 8, 1973 | 14 | 102°F (Jul 2) | 100°F | 68°F |
| 5 | Jul 5, 2016 – Jul 18, 2016 | 14 | 100°F (Jul 10) | 98°F | 68°F |
| 6 | Jun 23, 1994 – Jul 4, 1994 | 12 | 107°F (Jun 26) | 102°F | 71°F |
| 7 | Jul 1, 1951 – Jul 12, 1951 | 12 | 102°F (Jul 9) | 99°F | 70°F |
| 8 | Jun 10, 2021 – Jun 20, 2021 | 11 | 103°F (Jun 14) | 98°F | 70°F |
| 9 | Jun 22, 2012 – Jul 2, 2012 | 11 | 101°F (Jun 30) | 98°F | 71°F |
| 10 | Jun 22, 1980 – Jul 1, 1980 | 10 | 105°F (Jun 29) | 102°F | 64°F |
Heat Waves Per Year
Warm Summer Nights (Jun–Aug)
Nights where the overnight low exceeded the 1991–2020 normal low
Above-Normal Summer Nights Per Year
Average June–August Low by Decade
Overnight lows · complete decades only
Precipitation
Actual vs. 1991–2020 full-month and full-season normals
Monthly Precipitation — Last 24 Months
Blue = actual · dashed line = monthly normal
Annual Precipitation Per Year (1970–2026)
Blue = above average · tan = below average · gold = 2026 (partial)
Heavy Rain Days Per Year (≥ 1.0")
Compare year-to-year changes in days with heavy rainfall (≥ 1.0")
Month in Review — July 2026
Average temperature · July 2026
5th-warmest month on record
5th-warmest July of 135 on record
+2.9° vs. 79.2° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
20 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 1–20, 2026, peaking at 101°F)
The longest July streak since 2023 (3 years). The July record is 31 days, set in 1980.
Average July Temperature by Year
1892–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 | 85.7°F |
| 2 | 2003 | 83.8°F |
| 3 | 1980 | 82.7°F |
| 4 | 1951 | 82.6°F |
| 5 | 2026 | 82.1°F |
| 6 | 2011 | 81.8°F |
| 7 | 1978 | 81.6°F |
| 8 | 1963 | 81.4°F |
| 9 | 1994 | 81.3°F |
| 10 | 2005 | 81.3°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2023 | 85.7°F |
| 2 | July 2003 | 83.8°F |
| 3 | July 1980 | 82.7°F |
| 4 | July 1951 | 82.6°F |
| 5 | July 2026 | 82.1°F |
| 6 | July 2011 | 81.8°F |
| 7 | July 1978 | 81.6°F |
| 8 | July 1963 | 81.4°F |
| 9 | July 1994 | 81.3°F |
| 10 | July 2005 | 81.3°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 82.1°F | 5th of 135 |
| Roswell, NM | 84.5°F | 8th of 132 |
| Alamosa, CO | 68.0°F | 4th of 95 |
| Clayton, NM | 79.1°F | 3rd of 115 |
| El Paso, TX | 86.8°F | 8th of 140 |