Elvations

Albuquerque lies at an elevatin of over 5,000 feet, and enjoys a high desert climate. Days are generally sunny and warm but as the sun sets, the temperature falls; the city experiences as average change of 27 degrees form day to night all year.

Elevations in Albuquerque

4500 ft in the Rio Grande Valley

6500 ft in the foothills of the Sandia Mountains

10378 ft at Sandia Peak

10678 ft at Sandia Crest