Carlsbad, NM weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Carlsbad now
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Carlsbad weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Carlsbad.
This week in Carlsbad
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Carlsbad
What is the weather usually like in Carlsbad?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 96°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 12.0 inprecipitation per year · 306 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Carlsbad: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CARLSBAD CAVERN CITY AP, NM US (USW00093033), adjusted for the elevation of Carlsbad.
Carlsbad weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Carlsbad through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:57 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| February | 6:37 AM | 5:44 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:27 PM | 13 h 1 min |
| May | 5:57 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 6:59 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 6:25 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| December | 6:49 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 4 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Carlsbad?
Carlsbad has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 96°F (36°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 12.0 inches (306 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Carlsbad is March–April and October–November. At 3,294 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 Carlsbad
What is the hottest month in Carlsbad?
June, with an average high of 96°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Carlsbad?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Carlsbad?
About 12.0 inches (306 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Carlsbad?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Carlsbad?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Carlsbad have?
Cold desert (Köppen BWk).
What is the weather like in Carlsbad in November?
Highs average 66°F and lows 36°F, with about 0.5 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Carlsbad?
Around 6:25 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:57 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Carlsbad weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Carlsbad.
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