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Albuquerque, NM Weather on April 20
Albuquerque hits 86°F on April 20, 1989 in record-breaking spring heat
April 20 in Albuquerque typically brings mild spring conditions with highs around 72°F and lows near 42°F, but the record high of 86°F set in 1989 demonstrates how dramatically warm this date can become. The city's 55-year temperature record shows a 57-degree spread between the record high and low of 29°F in 1972, highlighting the desert's extreme variability during the transition into late spring.
What to Expect on April 20
Planning for April 20th in Albuquerque, NM? Great weather for outdoor activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest April 20 ever in Albuquerque?
The warmest April 20 in Albuquerque, NM reached 84°F in 1994. That is 10°F above the long-term average high of 74°F.
What was the coldest April 20 ever in Albuquerque?
The coldest April 20 in Albuquerque, NM dropped to 28°F in 2013. That is 10°F below the long-term average low of 38°F.
What is the average temperature on April 20 in Albuquerque?
On April 20, Albuquerque averages a high of 74°F and a low of 38°F based on 40 years of NOAA weather observations from RIO RANCHO #2.
How many years of weather data are available for April 20 in Albuquerque?
We have 40 years of weather records for April 20 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.
April 20 Weather History in Albuquerque
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 46°F | 33°F | 0.89" | 0.5" |
| 2024 | 80°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 76°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 82°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 71°F | 32°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 73°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 78°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 79°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 83°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 67°F | 31°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 72°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 64°F | 48°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2013 | 66°F | 28°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 75°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 78°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 76°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 77°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 77°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 70°F | 31°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 75°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 77°F | 33°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 75°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 64°F | 30°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 81°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 77°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 83°F | 33°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 71°F | 32°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 78°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 74°F | 29°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 55°F | 34°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1994 | 84°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 65°F | 29°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 78°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 72°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 84°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 74°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 74°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 76°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 76°F | 33°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 74°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 40 years of data from NOAA station: RIO RANCHO #2
How Has April 20 Changed?
The last decade has been 2.1°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.