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Albuquerque, NM Weather on October 9
Albuquerque hit 87°F on this October day in 1978
October 9 in Albuquerque typically brings mild autumn conditions with an average high of 74°F and low of 48°F. However, the record books tell a story of dramatic variation over 55 years of data. The hottest October 9 on record reached 87°F back in 1978, a full 13 degrees above normal, while the coldest plunged to just 34°F in 1982, demonstrating the desert's capacity for extreme temperature swings between seasons.
What to Expect on October 9
Planning for October 9th in Albuquerque, NM? Great weather for outdoor activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest October 9 ever in Albuquerque?
The warmest October 9 in Albuquerque, NM reached 88°F in 2020. That is 14°F above the long-term average high of 74°F.
What was the coldest October 9 ever in Albuquerque?
The coldest October 9 in Albuquerque, NM dropped to 25°F in 1992. That is 17°F below the long-term average low of 42°F.
What is the average temperature on October 9 in Albuquerque?
On October 9, Albuquerque averages a high of 74°F and a low of 42°F based on 42 years of NOAA weather observations from RIO RANCHO #2.
How many years of weather data are available for October 9 in Albuquerque?
We have 42 years of weather records for October 9 in Albuquerque, NM, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
October 9 Weather History in Albuquerque
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 81°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 85°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 81°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 61°F | 51°F | 0.06" | -- |
| 2021 | 81°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 88°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 77°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 64°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 79°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 63°F | 49°F | 0.17" | -- |
| 2015 | 71°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 71°F | 52°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 2013 | 78°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 78°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 61°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 81°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 65°F | 40°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 2008 | 80°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 74°F | 33°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 70°F | 47°F | 0.55" | -- |
| 2005 | 76°F | 44°F | 0.09" | -- |
| 2004 | 78°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 75°F | 47°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 2002 | 79°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 76°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 52°F | 38°F | -- | -- |
| 1999 | 78°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 81°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 75°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 81°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 79°F | 30°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 69°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 71°F | 46°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 1992 | 76°F | 25°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 83°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 62°F | 31°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 76°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 73°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 79°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 73°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 71°F | 41°F | 0.29" | -- |
| 1982 | 58°F | 32°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 42 years of data from NOAA station: RIO RANCHO #2
How Has October 9 Changed?
The last decade has been 4.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Albuquerque, NM, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.