West Carlsbad, NM
Unincorporated community in Eddy County, New Mexico
West Carlsbad is a small unincorporated community in Eddy County, New Mexico. It is 2.0 miles SE of Carlsbad, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88220.
West Carlsbad at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Eddy County
- ZIP code
- 88220
- Nearest town
- Carlsbad (2.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 32.4261, -104.2542
Weather in West Carlsbad now
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West Carlsbad weather by the hour
West Carlsbad weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Carlsbad.
This week in West Carlsbad
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Carlsbad
What is the weather usually like in West Carlsbad?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 97°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 12.5 inprecipitation per year · 319 mm
- 2.7 insnowfall per year · 7 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Carlsbad: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CARLSBAD, NM US (USC00291469), adjusted for the elevation of West Carlsbad.
West Carlsbad weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Carlsbad through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:57 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| February | 6:38 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 | 8:07 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 23 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 West Carlsbad?
West Carlsbad has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 97°F (36°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 12.5 inches (319 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit West Carlsbad is March–April and October–November. 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.
Webcams near West Carlsbad
The closest live webcam is Hudspeth › East: US 62/180 @ RM 1111, 79.8 miles SW of West Carlsbad.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Carlsbad.
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Questions about West Carlsbad
Where is West Carlsbad, NM?
West Carlsbad is an unincorporated community in Eddy County, New Mexico, 2.0 miles SE of Carlsbad.
What county is West Carlsbad in?
West Carlsbad is in Eddy County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of West Carlsbad, NM?
The ZIP code for West Carlsbad is 88220.
What is the nearest town to West Carlsbad?
Carlsbad, 2.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Carlsbad?
Yes. The closest is Hudspeth › East: US 62/180 @ RM 1111, 79.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Carlsbad?
June, with an average high of 97°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in West Carlsbad?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in West Carlsbad?
About 12.5 inches (319 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in West Carlsbad?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit West Carlsbad?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Carlsbad have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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