National Weather ServiceNew MexicoHeat AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Heat Advisories in New Mexico
The National Weather Service issued 20 heat advisories for New Mexico in 2025 and 15 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 15th most of any state. 2026 through September: 45, 198% above the average of 15 for those months in 2008-2025. Chaves County Plains was covered most often (117 times since 2008).
How many heat advisories does New Mexico get?
Every heat advisory that covered part of New Mexico. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 45 |
| 2025 | 20 |
| 2024 | 38 |
| 2023 | 74 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2020 | 29 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does New Mexico get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in New Mexico?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaves County Plains | 117 | 63 | September 12, 2026 |
| Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County | 82 | 45 | August 25, 2026 |
| Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area | 77 | 57 | August 10, 2026 |
| Eddy County Plains | 69 | 32 | August 25, 2026 |
| Northwest Plateau | 65 | 42 | August 10, 2026 |
| Southern Lea County | 54 | 18 | August 25, 2026 |
| Quay County | 51 | 17 | August 22, 2026 |
| Central Lea County | 42 | 17 | August 25, 2026 |
| De Baca County | 38 | 12 | July 30, 2026 |
| Roosevelt County | 35 | 11 | August 25, 2026 |
| Northern Lea County | 34 | 14 | August 24, 2026 |
| Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley | 34 | 21 | August 25, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a heat advisory?
A heat advisory means heat that can make people ill, especially those without cooling, below the office's extreme heat warning values. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in New Mexico.