Artesia, NM weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Artesia weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Artesia.
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What is the weather usually like in Artesia?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 95°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 12.1 inprecipitation per year · 308 mm
- 3.8 insnowfall per year · 10 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Artesia: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ARTESIA 6S, NM US (USC00290600), adjusted for the elevation of Artesia.
Artesia weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Artesia through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| February | 6:39 AM | 5:44 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:29 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| May | 5:56 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:00 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 6:26 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| December | 6:51 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 2 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Artesia?
Artesia has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 95°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 12.1 inches (308 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Artesia is March to May and October. At 3,379 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Artesia
What is the hottest month in Artesia?
June, with an average high of 95°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Artesia?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Artesia?
About 12.1 inches (308 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Artesia?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Artesia?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Artesia have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in Artesia in November?
Highs average 66°F and lows 32°F, with about 0.8 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Artesia?
Around 6:26 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:57 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Artesia weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Artesia.
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