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USGS Streamgage 08330600

Tijeras Arroyo near Albuquerque, NM

Tijeras Arroyo near Albuquerque, NM is USGS streamgage 08330600 in New Mexico, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 13020203. It drains a watershed of about 128 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1952. Typical flow runs near 0 cfs in July and 0 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
New Mexico
Drainage area
128 sq mi
Gauge elevation
4,951 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
13020203
Coordinates
35.00194, -106.6575
USGS site number
08330600
Records begin
1952-01-01 (74 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 25 years of data), averaged within each month. These describe the historical normal range — they are not a forecast and not today's reading.

Historical monthly discharge percentiles in cubic feet per second
Month Low p10 Typical p50 High p90 Range
January 0 0 0.7
February 0 0 0.5
March 0 0 0.1
April 0 0 0.5
May 0 0 0.3
June 0 0 1.3
July 0 0 6.6
August 0 0 6.5
September 0 0 2.3
October 0 0 2.4
November 0 0 0.6
December 0 0 0.4

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Tijeras Arroyo near Albuquerque, NM normally run highest?
January, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 0 cfs, against 0 cfs in January, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Tijeras Arroyo near Albuquerque, NM?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 0 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0 and 0.7 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Tijeras Arroyo near Albuquerque, NM been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 08330600 begin in 1952, about 74 years, covering roughly 7,478 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Tijeras Arroyo near Albuquerque, NM?
The gauge sits at 35.00194, -106.6575, in New Mexico, in hydrologic subbasin 13020203, at an elevation of about 4,951 feet, draining roughly 128 square miles.
Can I use Tijeras Arroyo near Albuquerque, NM data for flood or safety decisions?
No. Rivermatics provides estimates, not guarantees, and the readings and forecasts here may be delayed, inaccurate, or wrong. Do not use them for navigation or for any safety, rescue, or emergency decision. Check the National Weather Service and USGS directly, and use your own judgment.

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