Weather in Placitas, NM
Updated 2026-09-26 08:00 local time · ZIP codes 87043
Sunny
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
59°7% rain
62°8% rain
65°14% rain67°4% rain69°1% rain71°1% rain73°10% rain74°1% rain75°9% rain74°9% rain73°1% rain
69°1% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 14%).
It feels like 58°F with winds near 2 mph.
69°F, 1% rain chance and 5 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 9 mph.
Current temperature is 59°F, wind 2 mph, rain chance up to 14%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Placitas
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.
Placitas is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 35.31°N latitude and 106.42°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.
Placitas weather today
Sunny and 59°F in Placitas, NM. Today's high is 75°F with a 4% rain chance. Winds are around 2 mph with gusts near 3 mph. Relative humidity is 72%, pressure is 30.07 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Placitas
Sunrise is at 06:56 AM and sunset is at 06:57 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 78°F and a low near 62°F. The maximum rain chance is 8%.