A boat in New Mexico is laid up for about 2 months a year at Albuquerque, and the median first 32°F night arrives November 3 at Albuquerque (NOAA 1991-2020). 22 boat storage facilities are listed in New Mexico, 21 with indoor or climate-controlled space.
| Month | Albuquerque high / low | boat | Roswell snow | Roswell high / low | boat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48° / 26° | laid up | 2.4 in | 57° / 28° | launch or haul-out |
| Feb | 54° / 30° | launch or haul-out | 1.1 in | 63° / 33° | launch or haul-out |
| Mar | 63° / 36° | launch or haul-out | 0.7 in | 71° / 39° | launch or haul-out |
| Apr | 70° / 43° | launch or haul-out | 0.0 in | 79° / 47° | in the water |
| May | 80° / 52° | in the water | 0.0 in | 88° / 57° | in the water |
| Jun | 90° / 62° | in the water | 0.0 in | 96° / 66° | in the water |
| Jul | 91° / 67° | in the water | 0.0 in | 97° / 70° | in the water |
| Aug | 89° / 65° | in the water | 0.0 in | 95° / 69° | in the water |
| Sep | 83° / 58° | in the water | 0.0 in | 88° / 61° | in the water |
| Oct | 71° / 46° | in the water | 0.4 in | 78° / 49° | in the water |
| Nov | 57° / 34° | launch or haul-out | 1.2 in | 66° / 36° | launch or haul-out |
| Dec | 47° / 27° | laid up | 3.8 in | 57° / 28° | launch or haul-out |
Boat column rule: in the water at a 65°F high and 45°F low or warmer; launch or haul-out from a 52°F high; laid up below.
By that rule a boat at Albuquerque has 6 months in the water (May to October), 4 of launch or haul-out and 2 laid up. By that rule a boat at Roswell has 7 months in the water (April to October) and 5 of launch or haul-out.
New Mexico freezes in short spells: Albuquerque has about 92.8 freezing nights but only 2.1 days that stay below 32°F, and those overnight freezes are what crack a boat that was not drained.
22 live listings in 4 cities; by listed type: 21 indoor, 11 covered and 21 outdoor (types overlap). No New Mexico boat storage listing publishes a rate on StowHelp.
| Facility | City | Listed storage | Listed amenities | Also listed for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nob Hill Storage | Albuquerque | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Premier RV & Boat Storage - Las Cruces | Las Cruces | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Elephant Butte Boat Storage | Elephant Butte | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Mr. G's Boat Storage | Elephant Butte | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| E-Z Self Storage | Albuquerque | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Golf Course Road Mini Storage | Rio Rancho | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Roadrunner Storage | Rio Rancho | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Riverwalk RV & Boat Storage | Las Cruces | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Lakeshore Storage Rentals & Sales LLC | Elephant Butte | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Mister G's Boat Storage | Albuquerque | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Taylor Ranch Self Storage | Albuquerque | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Nancy's Boat and RV Storage | Elephant Butte | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Albuquerque RV & Boat Storage | Albuquerque | indoor, outdoor, covered | security cameras, gated entry | Jet Ski |
| Arroyo Del Oso Storage | Albuquerque | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Global Storage | Albuquerque | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Buddy's Boat & RV Storage | Elephant Butte | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Albuquerque Lock Storage | Albuquerque | indoor, outdoor | ||
| U-Store-It Self Storage of Albuquerque | Albuquerque | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Albuquerque Boat/RV Storage Center | Albuquerque |
| City | Boat Storage listings | Indoor | Climate-controlled | Outdoor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 12 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Elephant Butte | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Las Cruces | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Rio Rancho | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
NOAA's 1991-2020 median first 32°F night is November 3 at Albuquerque and November 7 at Roswell; winterize by October 20, two weeks ahead of the earlier date. By our boat rule Albuquerque stays in the water through October and Roswell through October, then 4 months of launch or haul-out follow at Albuquerque. 21 New Mexico listings offer indoor or climate-controlled space.
2 at Albuquerque (November to April) and 0 at Roswell, plus 4 and 5 months of launch or haul-out. NOAA publishes no snowfall normal for Albuquerque or Roswell. At Albuquerque a boat is in the water from May to October (6 months), against 7 at Roswell.
Of 22 live New Mexico listings, 21 list indoor space and 0 climate-controlled units, against 21 outdoor and 11 covered. By city: Albuquerque (12 listed, 11 indoor), Elephant Butte (6 listed, 6 indoor), Las Cruces (2 listed, 2 indoor) and Rio Rancho (2 listed, 2 indoor). Most indoor listings: Albuquerque (11), Elephant Butte (6) and Las Cruces (2). Ask whether indoor means heated; listings span 4 cities in all.
At Albuquerque, 3 months average a low at or below 32°F: 2 laid up and 1 launch or haul-out or in the water by our boat rule. Albuquerque logs 92.8 nights at or below 32°F and 0.0 at or below 0°F a year; January, the coldest month, averages 26.4°F and is laid up for a boat. Drain or re-protect the boat after any outing in those 1 month.
After the last frost. The median last 32°F night is April 6 at Albuquerque and March 29 at Roswell; the last 28°F hard freeze comes around March 17 and March 10. Our rule makes May the first month in the water at Albuquerque and April at Roswell. That month Albuquerque averages a 52.4°F low and a 79.9°F high. Reverse each winterization step first.
New Mexico boat storage listings span 4 cities, led by Albuquerque (12 listed), Elephant Butte (6 listed), Las Cruces (2 listed) and Rio Rancho (2 listed). For outdoor winter parking, Albuquerque (11 outdoor) and Elephant Butte (6 outdoor) lead. Statewide, 21 list outdoor, 11 covered and 21 indoor or climate-controlled spaces. Compare the cities nearest you before November 3.
NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991-2020 (USW00023050, USW00023009); NOAA AOML hurricane impacts 1851-2025; StowHelp listings 2026-10-07 (methodology).