Albuquerque heat record shattered as cooler days near
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By John Miller
Published on March 27, 2026.
New Mexico's March temperature record continues to be broken, with Albuquerque surpassing its all-time record high of 85 degrees and setting a new record of 91 degrees on Saturday. The National Weather Service confirmed that the heatwave, which has affected most of New Mexico, applies to the majority of the state. The high-pressure system has settled over New Mexico this month, bringing temperatures reaching triple digits in southern New Mexico. However, milder air is expected to take over this weekend, but experts are tempering their expectations on precipitation. Forecasters are anticipating an increase in humidity, one of the main factors that influences wildfire risk and behavior, mitigating fire spread. Meanwhile, warnings remain in effect by the New Mexico Department of Health and Forestry Division, warning residents to protect their health and homes as the heat wave dissipates.
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