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Albuquerque, New Mexico vs Phoenix, Arizona Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Albuquerque, New Mexico, Usa and Phoenix, Arizona, Usa is approximately 527 km or 328 mi.
  • To reach Albuquerque, New Mexico in this distance one would set out from Phoenix, Arizona bearing 68.7° or ENE and follow the great circles arc to approach Albuquerque, New Mexico bearing 71.7° or ENE .
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico has a mid-latitude cool steppe climate (BSk) whereas Phoenix, Arizona has a subtropical hot desert climate (BWh).
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico is in or near the cool temperate desert scrub biome whereas Phoenix, Arizona is in or near the subtropical desert scrub biome.
  • The average temperature is 9.2 °C (16.6°F) cooler.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 2.4 °C (4.3°F) more in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The continentality subtype is subcontinental for both.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 31 mm (1.2 in) more which is equivalent to 31 l/m² (0.76 US gal/ft²) or 310,000 l/ha (33,141 US gal/ac) more. About 1 1/6 as much.
  • There are 581 fewer hours of sunlight per year in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In whichever way circa 1h 35' less per day or about 6/7 as many.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 1.6° lower in Albuquerque, New Mexico than in Phoenix, Arizona.
  • Relative humidity levels are 4.7% higher.
  • The mean dew point temperature is 5.5°C (9.9°F) lower.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Albuquerque, New Mexico relative to Phoenix, Arizona. You can also view this comparison the other way around from the perspective of Phoenix, Arizona vs Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
maximum temperature iconAverage Max Temperature °C ( °F) -11 (-19) -10 (-17) -8 (-14) -8 (-14) -8 (-14) -8 (-14) -8 (-14) -8 (-15) -9 (-16) -10 (-17) -10 (-17) -10 (-19) -9 (-16)
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) -11 (-19) -10 (-18) -9 (-15) -8 (-15) -8 (-15) -8 (-14) -8 (-15) -9 (-16) -10 (-17) -10 (-17) -10 (-18) -11 (-19) -9 (-16)
minimum temperature iconAverage Min Temperature °C ( °F) -11 (-19) -10 (-18) -9 (-17) -9 (-16) -9 (-15) -8 (-15) -9 (-17) -9 (-17) -10 (-18) -10 (-18) -10 (-18) -10 (-19) -9 (-17)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -6 (0) -6 (0) -9 (0) +8 (+0) +10 (+0) +12 (+0) +14 (+1) +17 (+1) +4 (+0) +6 (+0) -6 (0) -13 (-1) +31 (+1)
rain days iconNumber of Precipitation Days (% chance of precip. on a day ) 0 ( 0) 0 ( 0) +1 (+3) +2 (+7) +3 (+10) +3 (+10) +5 (+16) +4 (+13) +3 (+10) +3 (+10) +1 (+3) +1 (+3)   +26 (+7)
sunshine iconAverage Sunlight Hours/ Day -1h 21' -1h 37' -1h 40' -1h 52' -2h 11' -1h 32' -1h 58' -1h 56' -1h 20' -1h 21' -0h 58' -1h 15'   -1h 35'
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -0h 07' -0h 04' -0h 00' +0h 03' +0h 06' +0h 08' +0h 07' +0h 04' +0h 00' -0h 03' -0h 06' -0h 08'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6   -1.6
relative humidity iconRelative Humidity (%) +5 +0 +2 +2 +7 +6 +4 +3 +6 +7 +7 +7   +4.7
dewpoint temperature iconAverage Dew Point Temperature °C & (°F) -7.5 (-14) -8.2 (-15) -5.8 (-10) -5.3 (-10) -2.2 (-4) -2.2 (-4) -5.3 (-10) -6.4 (-12) -5.5 (-10) -5.5 (-10) -5.5 (-10) -6.7 (-12) -5.5 (-10)

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