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Climate
High Desert and the surrounding Albuquerque area is renowned for its year-round, pleasant climate. Low humidity and warm temperatures combine to make this area comfortable in any season.

Average Temperature by Month:

Month Average Highs/Lows Relative Humidity
January 47 / 23 55 %
February 53 / 27 49 %
March 61 / 33 39 %
April 70 / 41 33 %
May 79 / 50 32 %
June 89 / 59 28 %
July 92 / 64 42 %
August 89 / 63 45 %
September 82 / 56 49 %
October 71 / 44 43 %
November 57 / 31 48 %
December 48 / 24 56 %

Elevation:
Albuquerque's elevation ranges from 4,500 to 6,500 feet with High Desert at the higher end of the scale. Sandia Crest is 10,678 feet high and encompasses a 15,000 square mile view of the valley.