Local weather forecast

Weather in Fort Stanton, NM

Updated 2026-09-26 08:00 local time · ZIP codes 88323

Sunny
Now63°F

Sunny

High / Low77° / 60°
Rain chance2%
Wind6 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Flood Watch issued September 25 at 11:29PM MDT until September 26 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east-central and southeast New Mexico, including the following areas, in central New Mexico, Eastern Lincoln County and South Central Mountains. In east central New Mexico, Quay, Curry, Roosevelt, and De Baca Counties. In southeast New Mexico, Chaves County Plains and Southwest Chaves County. * WHEN...Until 3 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A swath of heavy rain over the past 24 hours over southeast New Mexico will elevate the risk for any new storms over the area to produce flash flooding through this evening. - Rapid runoff and flash flooding will be most likely in complex terrain, below recent burn scars, low-lying areas, urban areas, normally dry arroyos, near rivers and streams, and in locations where the ground is already saturated from recent heavy rainfall. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Safety instructions

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Never drive through flood waters. Most flash flood deaths occur in automobiles.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny63°5% rain
9 AMSunny68°3% rain
10 AMPartly Cloudy72°5% rain
11 AMSunny73°1% rain
12 PMSunny75°1% rain
1 PMSunny76°1% rain
2 PMSunny77°1% rain
3 PMPartly Cloudy77°4% rain
4 PMSunny77°1% rain
5 PMSunny76°1% rain
6 PMSunny73°1% rain
7 PMClear69°1% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Sunny
77° 60°Sunny
Rain 2%Gust 14 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
79° 64°Overcast
Rain 6%Gust 8 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
81° 62°Sunny
Rain 36%Gust 10 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like60°F
Humidity66%
Pressure30.03 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind6 mph WSW
Wind gusts7 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:53 AM
Sunset06:53 PM
Moonrise06:48 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour3 PM · 77°F
Coolest hour8 AM · 63°F
Highest rain chance12 AM · 12%
Strongest gusts4 AM · 19 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 5%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 60°F with winds near 6 mph.

Best window: 7 PM

69°F, 1% rain chance and 9 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 18 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 63°F, wind 6 mph, rain chance up to 5%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Fort Stanton

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.

Fort Stanton is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 33.50°N latitude and 105.52°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.

Fort Stanton weather today

Sunny and 63°F in Fort Stanton, NM. Today's high is 77°F with a 2% rain chance. Winds are around 6 mph with gusts near 7 mph. Relative humidity is 66%, pressure is 30.03 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Fort Stanton

Sunrise is at 06:53 AM and sunset is at 06:53 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 79°F and a low near 64°F. The maximum rain chance is 6%.

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