Santa Fe and Albuquerque Weather: Cool Temps and High Winds Tonight

Sunshine is returning to central New Mexico on Sunday, April 12, 2026, following a period of unsettled weather and cool temperatures across the region.

According to reporting from KOAT, the weather transition brings a return of sunlight on April 12, though conditions are expected to remain breezy. This follows a Saturday night that was characterized by mostly cloudy skies and cool temperatures.

For the night of Saturday, April 11, temperatures in the Albuquerque metro area were forecast to drop into the upper 40s, while Santa Fe saw lows in the lower 40s. Wind gusts during this period were expected to top 40 mph.

Sunday Forecast and Conditions

The forecast for Sunday, April 12, indicates a generally sunny day, although a few clouds may develop in the afternoon. Weather Underground reports a high of 67°F for Santa Fe on this date.

Despite the sunshine, the region will experience significant wind activity. Winds in Santa Fe are forecast to be from the west-southwest at speeds between 10 and 20 mph.

There remains a slight chance of a rain shower on Sunday, with precipitation probability estimated at 22% for the Santa Fe area.

Regional Weather Trends

The return of sunshine on April 12 follows a more volatile pattern over the preceding days. On Saturday, April 11, Santa Fe experienced cloudy conditions with showers and a high of 61°F.

The National Weather Service reported that some storms over western areas produced gusty winds and blowing dust during the afternoon and evening of the previous period, with little to no rain accompanying those specific events.

there was a marginal to slight risk for severe storms on Saturday, April 11, specifically across the eastern plains of New Mexico. A Red Flag Warning was also issued by the National Weather Service for the Albuquerque area.

Outlook for April 12 Night and Beyond

Looking toward the night of Sunday, April 12, skies are expected to be partly cloudy during the evening before transitioning to cloudy skies overnight. The forecast low for Santa Fe on Sunday night is 44°F, with west-southwest winds continuing at 10 to 20 mph.

Further projections from the National Weather Service indicate that strong winds are increasingly likely to occur on Monday, April 13, and Tuesday, April 14, with the most significant impact expected in the mountains and northeast regions of the state.