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Fibromyalgia Weather Forecast for Albuquerque, NM

Tuesday, August 11 · updated throughout the day · scores run 0–100, higher is a kinder day

42

Rough

A rough one — conditions are likely to aggravate Fibromyalgia symptoms. Take it easy.

5-day outlook

Today

42

Rough

Wed

45

Rough

Thu

57

Manageable

Fri

68

Good

Sat

68

Good

How weather affects fibromyalgia

Not every weather factor hits every condition the same way. These are the inputs our Fibromyalgia scoring model weighs most heavily — and in Albuquerque (Mountain & Southwest), they interact with the local climate pattern: Phoenix and Denver — high-desert and mountain-altitude conditions and their impact on chronic symptoms.

Barometric pressure changes

27% of score

Barometric pressure changes are associated with increased fibromyalgia pain, likely through effects on joint capsule pressure and sensory nerve sensitization. Individual responses vary widely.

Temperature

22% of score

Cold is one of the most commonly reported fibromyalgia triggers. Fibromyalgia patients show significantly abnormal cold pain thresholds, perceiving cold as painful at much higher temperatures than healthy individuals.

Humidity

15% of score

Higher humidity is associated with increased pain perception and stiffness in fibromyalgia patients, possibly through altered nerve conduction and tissue swelling.

Daily temperature swings

15% of score

Large temperature swings within a day force the body to constantly adapt, triggering flares in temperature-sensitive fibromyalgia patients.

Air quality

10% of score

Poor air quality increases systemic inflammation and can worsen fibromyalgia fatigue and cognitive symptoms (fibro fog).

This forecast uses Albuquerque's weather. Yours should use your street's.

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Research behind the Fibromyalgia model

  • Fagerlund AJ, et al. 'Blame it on the weather? The association between pain in fibromyalgia, relative humidity, temperature and barometric pressure.' PLoS ONE. 2019;14(5):e0216902.
  • Berwick RJ, et al. 'A systematic review into the influence of temperature on fibromyalgia pain: meteorological studies and quantitative sensory testing.' The Journal of Pain. 2021;22(5):473-486.
  • Hayashi K, et al. 'Weather sensitivity associated with quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia.' BMC Rheumatology. 2021;5:14.

Felt That is not a medical service. Forecast scores describe weather conditions associated with symptom changes in published research and community-reported patterns — they are not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual responses to weather vary widely. Always consult your healthcare provider about managing your condition.