Weather in Carlsbad, NM
Updated 2026-09-26 06:45 local time · ZIP codes 88220
Clear
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
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89°2% rain3-day weather forecast
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 8%).
It feels like 73°F with winds near 3 mph.
70°F, 8% rain chance and 1 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 11 mph.
Current temperature is 70°F, wind 3 mph, rain chance up to 8%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Carlsbad
New Mexico is generally dry and sunny, but elevation strongly changes local temperatures. Summer monsoon thunderstorms can bring brief heavy rain, lightning and flash-flood risk.
Carlsbad is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 32.42°N latitude and 104.23°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Carlsbad weather today
Clear and 70°F in Carlsbad, NM. Today's high is 91°F with a 17% rain chance. Winds are around 3 mph with gusts near 3 mph. Relative humidity is 77%, pressure is 29.91 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Carlsbad
Sunrise is at 06:47 AM and sunset is at 06:48 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 91°F and a low near 73°F. The maximum rain chance is 6%.