Sources: NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals for Albuquerque airport; manufacturers’ manuals linked below. HHZ didn’t test any devices; the limits below come from manufacturers’ manuals.
Albuquerque temperatures (airport, 1991–2020)
| Month | Normal high | Normal low |
|---|---|---|
| January | 48.4°F | 26.4°F |
| April | 70.3°F | 43.2°F |
| July | 91.2°F | 66.5°F |
| October | 70.6°F | 46.1°F |
| December | 47.3°F | 26.6°F |
Station elevation: 1,618.5 m (about 5,310 ft).
Altitude ratings vs Albuquerque
| Device | Max operating altitude | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ResMed AirSense 11 / AirCurve 11 | 9,870 ft | AirSense 11, AirCurve 11 |
| ResMed AirMini | 8,500 ft | User guide |
| React Health G3 X | 2,300 m (about 7,500 ft) | Manual |
| Inogen Rove 4 / Rove 6 | 10,000 ft | Rove 4, Rove 6 |
| CAIRE FreeStyle Comfort | 10,000 ft | Manual |
| Oxlife Independence | 13,123 ft | Manual |
| DeVilbiss 1025DS (home) | Performance may be affected above 5,000 ft | Manual |
Temperature and humidity limits
| Device | Operating temperature | Operating humidity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ResMed AirSense 11 | 41–95°F | 10–95% RH, non-condensing | User guide |
| ResMed AirCurve 11 | 41–95°F | 10–95% RH, non-condensing | User guide |
| Inogen Rove 4 / Rove 6 | 41–104°F | 15–90%, non-condensing | Rove 4, Rove 6 |
| CAIRE FreeStyle Comfort | 41–104°F | 15–95% RH, non-condensing | Manual |
| Oxlife Independence | 50–104°F | 10–95% at 82.4°F | Manual |
Albuquerque’s January and December normal lows (26.4°F and 26.6°F) are below the 41°F minimum, so keep devices in heated rooms and let cold ones warm up.
Verdict
Albuquerque is above the 5,000 ft point flagged in the DeVilbiss manual. CPAP and POC ratings cover it comfortably; for a home concentrator, confirm the rating with your supplier.
Related: Salt Lake City altitude guide, oxygen at altitude in Denver, DeVilbiss 1025DS review.