February weather forecast
Albuquerque, NM

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A square in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with a view of the civic and government buildings
A square in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with a view of the civic and government buildings

Weather in February

Albuquerque witnesses a mild alteration in its weather patterns in February. It tends to be slightly warmer than January, and the snowfall significantly decreases down to 1.46" (37mm). Despite the moisture being slightly higher than in January, February is relatively dry, with infrequent rain showers. The sun stays out a bit longer, providing an average of 7.3 hours of sunlight a day. Wind speeds in February escalate compared to those observed in the preceding month.

Temperature

February introduces a minor temperature shift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from January's 43.9°F (6.6°C) to a still frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C). February witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a subzero cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity is 52%.

Rainfall

In February, the rain falls for 3.9 days. Throughout February, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Albuquerque, during the entire year, the rain falls for 87.6 days and collects up to 8.23" (209mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Albuquerque, during February, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow. In Albuquerque, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.6 days and aggregates up to 7.99" (203mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 10h and 56min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 6:01 pm MST.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine is 7.3h.

UV index

In February, the average daily maximum UV index in Albuquerque is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in February transforms into the following instructions:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in February?

The high-temperature, in February, in Albuquerque, records 49.3°F (9.6°C), while the low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in February?

In February, the average relative humidity is 52%.

How much does it rain in February?

In Albuquerque, in February, during 3.9 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in February?

In Albuquerque, in February, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in February?

The average day length in February is 10h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in February?

In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 6:01 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in February?

In Albuquerque, the average sunshine duration in February is 7.3h.

What is the UV index reading in February?

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in February
Albuquerque, NM

Average temperature in February - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average high temperature in February: 49.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (43.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).

Average pressure in February
Albuquerque, NM

Average pressure in February - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average pressure in February: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Albuquerque, NM

Average wind speed in February - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average wind speed in February: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in February
Albuquerque, NM

Average humidity in February - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average humidity in February: 52%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (61%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (27%).

Average rainfall in February
Albuquerque, NM

Average rainfall in February - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average rainfall in February: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.35").

Average rainfall days in February
Albuquerque, NM

Average rainfall days in February - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average rainfall days in February: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in February
Albuquerque, NM

Average snowfall in February - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average snowfall in February: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Albuquerque, NM

Average snowfall days in February - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average snowfall days in February: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Albuquerque, NM

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in February
Albuquerque, NM

Average sunshine days in February - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average sunshine days in February: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

Average UV index in February
Albuquerque, NM

Average UV index in February - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average UV index in February: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in February
Albuquerque, NM

Average cloud cover in February - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average cloud cover in February: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in February
Albuquerque, NM

Average visibility in February - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average visibility in February: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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