Weather in La Plata, NM
Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 87418
Sunny
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
65°2% rain68°1% rain70°1% rain72°1% rain74°1% rain
75°2% rain
76°9% rain76°9% rain75°9% rain72°1% rain
70°1% rain68°1% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
Sunrise, sunset and moon
Key weather changes ahead
Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 9%).
It feels like 60°F with winds near 7 mph.
70°F, 1% rain chance and 5 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 16 mph.
Current temperature is 65°F, wind 7 mph, rain chance up to 9%.
UV index is 3.
Local weather characteristics in La Plata
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.
La Plata is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 36.96°N latitude and 108.17°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.
La Plata weather today
Sunny and 65°F in La Plata, NM. Today's high is 76°F with a 2% rain chance. Winds are around 7 mph with gusts near 16 mph. Relative humidity is 49%, pressure is 30.06 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in La Plata
Sunrise is at 07:03 AM and sunset is at 07:04 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 78°F and a low near 59°F. The maximum rain chance is 8%.