Extreme Heat Risk in Albuquerque, NM
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
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Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- Estimated annual loss of $6M from this hazard type
- 5 events on record in proximity
- 5 event(s) in the 12 months to Aug 9, 2026
- Average annual frequency: 2.0 events per year
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Heat - Southwest United States (2026-07-31) — 1,110,000 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: Heat - Central and Eastern New Mexico, United States (July 2026) — 1,220,000 people exposed; $127,310M capital exposed.
Heat - Central and Eastern New Mexico, United States
July 27, 2026 — ADVISORY
1,220,000 people exposed; $127,310M capital exposed
Heat - Southwest United States
July 31, 2026 — ADVISORY
1,110,000 people exposed; $116,289M capital exposed
Heat - Central New Mexico, United States
July 30, 2026 — ADVISORY
989,000 people exposed; $102,635M capital exposed
Heat - Albuquerque metro area, New Mexico, United States
June 17, 2026 — ADVISORY
981,000 people exposed; $101,629M capital exposed
Cold Weather - Estancia Valley, United States
January 27, 2026 — ADVISORY
150,000 people exposed; $16,267M 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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