Local weather forecast

Weather in Alto, NM

Updated 2026-09-26 08:00 local time · ZIP codes 88312

Sunny
Now58°F

Sunny

High / Low71° / 54°
Rain chance3%
Wind7 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Flood Watch issued September 25 at 11:29PM MDT until September 26 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east-central and southeast New Mexico, including the following areas, in central New Mexico, Eastern Lincoln County and South Central Mountains. In east central New Mexico, Quay, Curry, Roosevelt, and De Baca Counties. In southeast New Mexico, Chaves County Plains and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...Until 3 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A swath of heavy rain over the past 24 hours over southeast New Mexico will elevate the risk for any new storms over the area to produce flash flooding through this evening. - Rapid runoff and flash flooding will be most likely in complex terrain, below recent burn scars, low-lying areas, urban areas, normally dry arroyos, near rivers and streams, and in locations where the ground is already saturated from recent heavy rainfall. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Safety instructions

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Never drive through flood waters. Most flash flood deaths occur in automobiles.

Flood Advisory issued September 26 at 1:24AM MDT until September 26 at 3:30AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...North Central Otero County in south central New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 330 AM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 124 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Up to 0.7 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall of up to 0.25 inches is expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mainly rural areas of North Central Otero County. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Safety instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny58°8% rain
9 AMSunny63°4% rain
10 AMSunny66°2% rain
11 AMSunny68°1% rain
12 PMSunny70°1% rain
1 PMSunny71°1% rain
2 PMCloudy71°7% rain
3 PMSunny71°1% rain
4 PMSunny70°1% rain
5 PMSunny69°1% rain
6 PMSunny67°1% rain
7 PMClear61°3% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Sunny
71° 54°Sunny
Rain 3%Gust 13 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
73° 57°Overcast
Rain 9%Gust 12 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
75° 56°Overcast
Rain 60%Gust 16 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like54°F
Humidity75%
Pressure30.09 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind7 mph WSW
Wind gusts9 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:53 AM
Sunset06:54 PM
Moonrise06:49 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour2 PM · 71°F
Coolest hour7 AM · 57°F
Highest rain chance10 PM · 13%
Strongest gusts7 PM · 20 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 8%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 54°F with winds near 7 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

70°F, 1% rain chance and 12 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 20 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 58°F, wind 7 mph, rain chance up to 8%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Alto

New Mexico is generally dry and sunny, but elevation strongly changes local temperatures. Summer monsoon thunderstorms can bring brief heavy rain, lightning and flash-flood risk.

Alto is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 33.40°N latitude and 105.68°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Alto weather today

Sunny and 58°F in Alto, NM. Today's high is 71°F with a 3% rain chance. Winds are around 7 mph with gusts near 9 mph. Relative humidity is 75%, pressure is 30.09 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Alto

Sunrise is at 06:53 AM and sunset is at 06:54 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 73°F and a low near 57°F. The maximum rain chance is 9%.

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