Windbreaks and intercropping can be combined in a farming practice referred to as alleycropping. Fields are planted in rows of different crops surrounded by rows of trees. These trees provide fruit, wood, or protect the crops from the wind.
Albuquerque time zone: UTC-06:00 or MDT. Daylight saving time is in effect in Albuquerque. See recent and expected DST changes in Albuquerque in the table below.
June is the month with the most hours of sunshine in Albuquerque at 365 hours. The heat continues to rise for this month as the average high temperatures reach 88Â°F (31Â°C). Low temperatures are 62Â°F (16Â°C). July, on the other hand, is the hottest month of the year in Albuquerque. High temperatures top the yearly charts at 90Â°F (31Â°C). Summers in Albuquerque tend to be very dry and humidity stays relatively low.