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Albuquerque, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Bernalillo County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
562,488
Population
3,004/sq mi density
$65,604
Median Income
$39,117 per capita
$266,700
Home Value
$338,329 Zillow
$1,085
Median Rent
31.1% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
346 sunny days/yr
1,352
Violent Crime/100K
0 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$65,604 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$266,700 home value, $1,085/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
1,352 violent crimes/100K (256% above avg)
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Albuquerque enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 346 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.2 inches. The area receives 21.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
87°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 346 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,967 ft (1,514 m) |
| Area | 189.6 sq mi (490.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,004/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1048°N, 106.6468°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Bernalillo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0481 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 14.8 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 67.57 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.22 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (128 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 128 km |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 161 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 0.5 in |
Albuquerque has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 35°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and January the driest (0.5").