Extreme Heat Risk in Albuquerque, NM
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
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- Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- Estimated annual loss of $6M from this hazard type
- 8 events on record in proximity
- 5 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Average annual frequency: 2.0 events per year
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Heat - Central New Mexico, United States (2026-07-30) — 989,000 people exposed
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How Albuquerque Compares
Notable Extreme Heat Events Near Albuquerque
DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 5 notable extreme heat events near Albuquerque, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: Extreme Heat - Western United States (June 2024) — 57,756,300 people exposed; $11,667,287M capital exposed.
Extreme Heat - Western United States
June 30, 2024 — WARNING
57,756,300 people exposed; $11,667,287M capital exposed
Heat - Central and Western United States
July 17, 2026 — ADVISORY
85,600,002 people exposed; $10,212,675M capital exposed
Heat - Central and Eastern New Mexico, United States
July 26, 2026 — ADVISORY
1,220,000 people exposed; $127,310M capital exposed
Heat - Central New Mexico, United States
July 29, 2026 — ADVISORY
989,000 people exposed; $102,635M capital exposed
Heat - Albuquerque metro area, New Mexico, United States
June 16, 2026 — ADVISORY
981,000 people exposed; $101,629M capital exposed
Extreme Heat Preparedness Tips
- 1.Stay hydrated — drink water regularly even if you don’t feel thirsty
- 2.Avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours (10 AM – 4 PM)
- 3.Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
- 4.Check on elderly neighbors and those without air conditioning
- 5.Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle
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How this data is built
Albuquerque, NM extreme heat risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live extreme heat monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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