Weather forecast for today
Placitas, NM

Weather forecast for today

Friday, May 2.

Scattered Thunderstorms
6:11 am

7:54 pm
MDT
Scattered Thunderstorms
64°F / 43°F
  • Wind: 16mph SE
  • Humidity: 39%
  • Precip. probability: 54%
  • Precipitation: 0.24"
  • UV index: 9
Today, on Friday, May 2, scattered thunderstorms are expected, with the potential for localized flooding in some areas.
With a high probability, light precipitation is anticipated. A temperature range of an enjoyable 64.4°F to a brisk 42.8°F is predicted.
The predicted high will feel colder, consistent with April's climate average of 65.5°F.
Sunrise was at 6:11 am and sunset will be at 7:54 pm; the daylight will last for 13h and 43min.

Current condition

Partly Cloudy
1:06 pm MDT
Partly Cloudy
  • 63°F
  • Feels like: 61°F
  • Wind: 15mph SE
  • Humidity: 38%
  • Dewpoint: 37°F
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 9
In Placitas, at the moment, mild cloud cover is present, keeping the day bright but not completely clear.
The temperature is a breezy 62.6°F, and the real-feel temperature is almost the same at 60.8°F. The current temperature is almost at the maximum expected 64.4°F for today.

Weather radar - Placitas, NM

Doppler radar displays precipitation for the past 2h and forecasts the next 30min

Frequently asked questions

What is the current temperature?
Currently (1:06 pm MDT) it is 62.6°F in Placitas.
What is the weather forecast for Placitas for today?
On Friday, scattered thunderstorms are expected, with a chance of lightning and gusty winds.
Will it rain today?
Light precipitation of 0.24" is predicted. The possibility of rainfall is 54%.
What will be the maximum temperature today?
Today, the maximum temperature in Placitas, New Mexico, will be 64.4°F, while the minimum temperature will be 42.8°F.
The highest temperature will be uncommonly lower than the average maximum of 73.8°F in May. The lowest temperature will be a couple of degrees lower than the average low of 48.6°F.
When is the sunrise / sunset today?
On Friday, in Placitas, sunrise was at 6:11 am and sunset will be at 7:54 pm (MDT).
How long is the day today?
In Placitas, the length of the day today will be 13h and 43min.

Hourly weather forecast

2 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 14mph SE
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 37%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
3 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 11mph SE
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 35%
  • Precip. probability: 45%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 7mi
4 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 12mph SE
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 35%
  • Precip. probability: 55%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
5 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 11mph SE
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 40%
  • Precip. probability: 47%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
6 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 11mph SE
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 43%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
7 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 11mph SE
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 45%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Sunset: 7:54 pm
8 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 9mph SSE
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 51%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
9 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 7mph SSE
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Humidity: 59%
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
10 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 6mph SE
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Humidity: 62%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
11 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 9mph ESE
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Humidity: 61%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
For the remainder of Friday, a combination of cloudy and storm-filled weather is expected.
Rain is anticipated from 3 pm to 5 pm. With light precipitation of 0.08", most rainfall is expected at 3 pm.
The temperature will vary between the highest temperature of 62.6°F and the lowest temperature of 50°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 2 pm to 5 pm.
The day’s peak temperature will reflect April's norm of 65.5°F more than May's 73.8°F. The lowest temperature is also expected to be more consistent with April's minimum average of 41°F than May's 48.6°F.
Updated: May 2, 2025 @ 19:06:14 UTC
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Placitas, New Mexico, USA

  • en: Placitas, New Mexico, USA
  • es: Placitas, Nuevo Mexico, EE.UU.
  • hr: Plasitas, Novi Meksiko, SAD
  • sr: Plasitas, Novi Meksiko, SAD
  • zh: 普拉西塔斯, 新墨西哥, 美国
  • Latitude: 35.306985°
  • Longitude: -106.424747°
  • Elevation: 5955 ft
  • Current time: 1:06pm MDT
  • Sunrise: 6:11 am MDT
  • Sunset: 7:54 pm MDT
  • Timezone: America/Denver
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