Weather forecast for todayPlacitas, NM

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 2:12 am MDT

  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphESE 110°
  • Humidity: 69%
  • Dewpoint: 45°F
  • Pressure: 30.1"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Currently, in Placitas, the sky is a flawless clear blue with no cloud formations.
The temperature is a fresh 53.6°F. The current temperature is at the minimum predicted for today.

Wednesday Oct 21, 2026

  • 73°F
  • 54°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphENE 69°
  • Humidity: 56%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:17 am MDT
  • Sunset: 6:23 pm MDT
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On Wednesday, October 21, widespread cloud cover will remain in place.
The temperature will fluctuate from a high of a warm 73.4°F to a low of a cool 53.6°F.
This October day will feature warmer weather, consistent with September's average of 77.9°F.
Sunrise will be at 7:17 am and sunset at 6:23 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 6min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 3 pm 72°C.
Coldest hour: 6 am 52°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 6 pm 24%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 4 am
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphE 99°
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Pressure: 30.09"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 6 am
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphE 80°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 30.12"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunrise: 7:17 am
  • 8 am
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphENE 75°
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Pressure: 30.15"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 am
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphNE 42°
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Pressure: 30.15"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 12 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphNE 50°
  • Humidity: 50%
  • Pressure: 30.06"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 2 pm
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphW 278°
  • Humidity: 44%
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 4 pm
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSW 220°
  • Humidity: 44%
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 6 pm
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSSE 164°
  • Humidity: 50%
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:23 pm
  • 8 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSE 129°
  • Humidity: 66%
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphSE 141°
  • Humidity: 69%
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Placitas, expect mostly cloudy skies.
The temperature will be between a minimum of 51.8°F and a maximum of 71.6°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 2 pm to 5 pm.
The forecasted maximum is more resembling September's typical high of 77.9°F than the average for October. Forecasts show a temperature also more similar to September's average minimum of 57.4°F rather than the October average of 45.5°F.
Updated: Oct 21, 2026 @ 08:12:26 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

At 2:12 am MDT, the temperature is 53.6°F.

On Wednesday, in Placitas, the sky is expected to stay overcast for much of the day.

Today, the highest temperature will be 73.4°F, while the lowest temperature will be 53.6°F.
The highest temperature will be relatively higher than the average maximum of 65.5°F in October. The lowest temperature will be also relatively higher than the average low of 45.5°F.

On Wednesday, in Placitas, sunrise will be at 7:17 am and sunset at 6:23 pm (MDT).

Today, the daylight will last for 11h and 6min.