Las Cruces, NM weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Las Cruces weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Las Cruces.
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What is the weather usually like in Las Cruces?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 96°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 9.1 inprecipitation per year · 232 mm
- 1.0 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Las Cruces: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station STATE UNIV, NM US (USC00298535), adjusted for the elevation of Las Cruces.
Las Cruces weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Las Cruces through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:54 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 1 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| June | 5:58 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:35 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 6:35 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| December | 6:59 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 5 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Las Cruces?
Las Cruces 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 (-1°C).
It gets about 9.1 inches (232 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Las Cruces is March–April and October–November. At 3,907 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 Las Cruces
What is the hottest month in Las Cruces?
June, with an average high of 96°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Las Cruces?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Las Cruces?
About 9.1 inches (232 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Las Cruces?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Las Cruces?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Las Cruces have?
Cold desert (Köppen BWk).
What is the weather like in Las Cruces in November?
Highs average 68°F and lows 37°F, with about 0.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Las Cruces?
Around 6:35 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:08 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Las Cruces weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Las Cruces.
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