Albuquerque Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Albuquerque get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Albuquerque in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Albuquerque averages 7.9 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Albuquerque Intl Ap (5.7 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Mar, and Dec is the snowiest month (2.8 in). A typical winter brings about 2.3 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 0.5 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Albuquerque get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Albuquerque in the last 72 hours (checked Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Refreshing…
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Storm-total reports from NWS spotters, CoCoRaHS observers and official stations. Preliminary — totals can rise as later reports arrive.
Albuquerque snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Albuquerque yet this season.
Average snowfall in Albuquerque
That is more snow than 15% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the New Mexico average of 11.9 inches.
Station: Albuquerque Intl Ap (NOAA USW00023050), elevation 1618 m, 5.7 km from Albuquerque. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Albuquerque
- Rio Rancho 9.3″/yr
- Los Lunas 5.1″/yr
- White Rock 42.1″/yr
- Santa Fe 28.1″/yr
- Los Alamos 42.1″/yr
- Las Vegas 22.0″/yr
- Gallup 33.8″/yr
- Farmington 8.6″/yr
- Alamogordo 2.4″/yr
- Roswell 9.6″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Albuquerque today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Albuquerque from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Albuquerque get a year?
On average 7.9 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Albuquerque Intl Ap.
What is the snowiest month in Albuquerque?
Dec, with an average of 2.8 inches.
Why do snowfall totals differ between nearby towns?
Elevation, distance from the coast or lakes, and narrow snow bands can change totals by several inches within a few miles. Reports are also taken at different times during a storm.