Local weather forecast

Weather in Kirtland Afb, NM

Updated 2026-09-26 08:00 local time · ZIP codes 87117

Sunny
Now60°F

Sunny

High / Low77° / 59°
Rain chance2%
Wind8 mph
No active weather alerts

No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny60°4% rain
9 AMSunny63°2% rain
10 AMSunny67°1% rain
11 AMSunny70°1% rain
12 PMSunny72°1% rain
1 PMPartly Cloudy74°3% rain
2 PMSunny75°2% rain
3 PMCloudy76°7% rain
4 PMOvercast77°9% rain
5 PMOvercast77°9% rain
6 PMSunny76°1% rain
7 PMSunny74°1% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Sunny
77° 59°Sunny
Rain 2%Gust 9 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
80° 62°Overcast
Rain 8%Gust 17 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Patchy rain nearby
69° 57°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 81%Gust 16 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like55°F
Humidity60%
Pressure30.05 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind8 mph ENE
Wind gusts11 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:04 AM
Sunset07:04 PM
Moonrise06:58 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour4 PM · 77°F
Coolest hour8 AM · 60°F
Highest rain chance5 AM · 11%
Strongest gusts11 AM · 16 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 9%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 55°F with winds near 8 mph.

Best window: 11 AM

70°F, 1% rain chance and 7 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 16 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 60°F, wind 8 mph, rain chance up to 9%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Kirtland Afb

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.

Kirtland Afb is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 36.73°N latitude and 108.36°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.

Kirtland Afb weather today

Sunny and 60°F in Kirtland Afb, NM. Today's high is 77°F with a 2% rain chance. Winds are around 8 mph with gusts near 11 mph. Relative humidity is 60%, pressure is 30.05 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Kirtland Afb

Sunrise is at 07:04 AM and sunset is at 07:04 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 80°F and a low near 62°F. The maximum rain chance is 8%.

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