*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*

Average Snowfall in Albuquerque, NM

7.9"
inches per year
Light Snow Area

Elevation: 4,970 ft

Based on the NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normal — the official 30-year average of a typical winter, not any single season — from the nearest comparable-elevation weather station about 4 miles away.

Albuquerque Snowfall by Month

Snow season in Albuquerque typically runs from December through February, peaking in December with about 2.8" of snow.

Oct0.3"
Nov0.9"
Dec2.8"
Jan1.4"
Feb1.5"
Mar0.7"
Apr0.3"
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep

Average monthly snowfall, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

What to Expect

That is below the US average annual snowfall of 28". With just 7.9" of snow annually, a basic ice scraper and windshield cover should handle most winter weather here.

Off-season is the cheapest time to gear up for winter in Albuquerque. Stock up before the first storm.
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Check Live Snow in Albuquerque

Snow in New Mexico

CityAnnual Snow
Taos Ski Valley156.7"
Red River156.7"
Angel Fire124"
Taos28.4"
Gallup20.6"
Santa Fe20.2"
Albuquerque7.9"
Socorro2"
Las Cruces1"

Snowfall Near Albuquerque

CityDistanceAnnual Snow
Santa Fe, NM58 mi20.2"
Socorro, NM72 mi2"
Taos, NM110 mi28.4"
Angel Fire, NM119 mi124"
Gallup, NM122 mi20.6"