Las Cruces (NM) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Las Cruces can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from very hot
to mild.
The city sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to moderate in Las Cruces. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 36°C in June. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 14°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -2°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Las Cruces has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 249 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Las Cruces can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 58 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days. In contrast March, experiences much drier conditions, with 2.3 mm of rainfall, spread across a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Las Cruces Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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The best time of year to visit Las Cruces in the United States of America
During the months of March and April you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
June has an average maximum temperature of 36°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 58 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.
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