- 4Cities compared
- MayStrongest month statewide
- 111 daysLongest calendar: Las Cruces
- 0Year-round cities
New Mexico is not one climate: Las Cruces banks 111 workable concrete pouring days a year while Rio Rancho gets 96 — a spread the table below itemizes month by month. Season boundaries mark the first and last month averaging 8+ workable days against the label rules (40–90°F, nights 40°F+).
Statewide, May is the strongest month — it tops or ties the table in most listed cities. The live strips on each city page decide the week; this table decides the month. Scoring rules: methodology; the national playbook: the concrete pouring guide.
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Cities in New Mexico
| City | Peak months | Season | Workable days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | May, Sep, Oct | August–October | 104 |
| Las Cruces | Apr, Oct, May | March–May | 111 |
| Rio Rancho | May, Sep, Oct | April–May | 96 |
| Santa Fe | Jun, Sep, Jul | May–September | 109 |
Top 4 New Mexico calendars for concrete pouring
The rules behind these numbers
| Check | Threshold | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Air temperature | 40–90°F — ideal 50–85°F | DIY pours work from 40–90°F; 50–85°F is the sweet spot. |
| Overnight low | ≥40°F during the first 48 h | A low under 40°F inside the first 48 hours puts you in cold-weather concreting — not a DIY window. |
| Dry before | no soaking (≥1.0") in the prior 24 h | Rain before the pour only matters if the ground is soaked or standing in water. |
| Dry after | <0.1" rain for 6 h after (12 h light rain after finishing still risks surface marks) | A downpour in the first 6 hours can wash the surface; after final set, rain actually helps curing. |
| Wind | ≤20 mph (rapid surface drying up to 28 mph) | Hot wind pulls bleed water out faster than the slab can handle. |
Always follow your product label — formulas vary. The table above is the typical range across major manufacturers, not a promise about your can.
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