Triple-digit temperatures expected for ABQ over the next few days

After a wet July, New Mexicans can expect a few days of hot and dry weather as August kicks into high gear.

On Tuesday, heat advisories will be issued around the state. Albuquerque and Roswell are among the places where temperatures are expected to reach at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque.

The steamy weather is a stark contrast to the cool and damp July that Ruidoso and other cities and towns experienced.

For the month, the village officially received 3.56 inches of precipitation, NWS meteorologist Carter Greulich said. However, NWS does not have enough reliable stations in the area and the amount could differ depending on where it rained, he said.

Ruidoso spokesperson Kerry Gladden said the town got more than a few inches of rainfall, especially on July 8, when a man and two children were killed during a flash flood.

Ruidoso was not the only place to get a lot of precipitation. Tucumcari received 6.55 inches of rain, which is about 135% above average, 2.79 inches, Greulich said. On the flip side, Farmington got 0.07 inches, which is about 91% less than average, 0.75 inches, he said.

Albuquerque got close to its normal amount of July precipitation after it received 1.22 inches in July, about 15% below average for the month, 1.43 inches, Greulich said.

While the chances for rain will be low in the coming days, the heat is expected to return as highs across the state are expected to reach the upper 90s and low 100s. Roswell residents could see temperatures in the lower-100s through Friday, Greulich said.

To deal with the hot weather, people should stay hydrated, take breaks if they are working outside, look for shade and make sure loved ones are staying cool and drinking plenty of water, he said.

In Albuquerque, one way people can stay cool is to go to a park.

The city announced it will turn on the sprinklers at several parks from 1-1:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday as part of “Operation Cooldown 2025.”

During the operation, on days when Albuquerque is forecasted to reach 100 degrees or higher, Parks and Recreation offers sprinkler play in five parks around the city.

On Tuesday, the sprinklers will be on at Briar Ridge, Alamosa, Chelwood, 4-H and Ridgecrest parks. The following day, they will be operating at Redlands, Loma del Norte, Singing Arrow, Dennis Chavez and Aztec parks.

“Sprinkler play in parks gives families a fun, free way to cool off during (the) daytime heat,” Parks and Recreation spokesperson Emily Moore said in a news release on Monday.

People can also soak in some late summer fun at a city spray pad or in an outdoor pool or indoor pool.