Weather in Mountainair, NM
Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 87036
Partly Cloudy
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 10%).
It feels like 60°F with winds near 7 mph.
70°F, 1% rain chance and 9 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 13 mph.
Current temperature is 65°F, wind 7 mph, rain chance up to 10%.
UV index is 3. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.
Local weather characteristics in Mountainair
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.
Mountainair is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 34.52°N latitude and 106.24°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.
Mountainair weather today
Partly Cloudy and 65°F in Mountainair, NM. Today's high is 71°F with a 17% rain chance. Winds are around 7 mph with gusts near 12 mph. Relative humidity is 55%, pressure is 30.05 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Mountainair
Sunrise is at 06:56 AM and sunset is at 06:56 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 75°F and a low near 58°F. The maximum rain chance is 6%.