Elevation of Albuquerque, New Mexico
That is the USGS 3DEP elevation grid, read at the point USGS uses for Albuquerque in its place-name database (GNIS feature 928679, Bernalillo County).
The reading
| GNIS point | 35.0844909, -106.6511367 |
|---|---|
| Elevation at that point | 4,955 ft, 1510.2 m |
| Range across the 3 × 3 grid cells around it | 4,955 to 4,955 ft |
| Elevation tile | USGS_1_n36w107 (USGS 3DEP, 1 arc-second) |
| Date read | 2026-09-28 |
The spread is the lowest and highest of the nine grid cells centred on the point. Other parts of Albuquerque sit higher or lower than this; the figure is for the town's reference point only.
Other official figures for Albuquerque
Below, our own reading sits next to figures published by federal agencies. Each one is for a different spot or area, so we list them side by side and don't pick one.
| Figure | Elevation | What it covers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our reading | 4,955 ft | Our own reading of USGS 3DEP data at the GNIS reference point | This page |
| Albuquerque high and low points (USGS table of the 50 largest cities) | high 6,120 ft, low 4,946 ft | Albuquerque as listed in a USGS table of the 50 largest cities by 1980 population; USGS says most of its elevations came from surveys and 7.5-minute topographic maps | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Petroglyph National Monument elevation range | 4,982 to 6,029 ft (1,519–1,838 m) | Petroglyph National Monument, which the Park Service says is within the city of Albuquerque | National Park Service, Southern Colorado Plateau Network |
| Weather station | 5,310 ft | The ALBUQUERQUE INTL AP station used for the snowfall figures below | NOAA, via ACIS |
Elevations of the 50 Largest Cities (by population, 1980 Census) City State Rank High Feet Low Feet
Albuquerque New Mexico 44 6,120 4,946
In most cases, the elevations were determined from surveys and from 1:24,000- and 1:25,000-scale, 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle maps.
Applies to: Albuquerque as listed in a USGS table of the 50 largest cities by 1980 population; USGS says most of its elevations came from surveys and 7.5-minute topographic maps
From U.S. Geological Survey, Elevations and Distances in the United States (online edition). Page read on 2026-09-28.
Petroglyph NM ranges in elevation from 4,982 to 6,029 feet (1,519–1,838 m)
Petroglyph National Monument is comprised of three units and encompasses 7200 acres (2915 ha) within the city of Albuquerque in central New Mexico.
Applies to: Petroglyph National Monument, which the Park Service says is within the city of Albuquerque
From National Park Service, Southern Colorado Plateau Network, Natural Resources at Petroglyph National Monument. Page read on 2026-09-28.
Compared with the other towns we measured
Albuquerque is number 15 of the 24 towns in our table, counted from the highest.
| Other NM towns | Feet | Difference from Albuquerque |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | 6,996 | +2,041 ft |
Snowfall
Monthly average snowfall at the ALBUQUERQUE INTL AP weather station (station elevation 5,310 ft), from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals. Figures are in inches.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 2.8 |
The twelve monthly averages add up to 7.9 inches. Months with an average above zero: January, February, March, April, October, November, December.
The station is not at the same spot as the elevation reading above, so its elevation is different. Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, data retrieved through the Regional Climate Centers’ ACIS service (station USW00023050 query), 2026-09-28.
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