Weather in Las Cruces, NM
Updated 2026-09-26 07:00 local time · ZIP codes 88001, 88003, 88004, 88005 + more
Sunny
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
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Today vs yesterday in Las Cruces
Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 5%).
It feels like 69°F with winds near 4 mph.
71°F, 4% rain chance and 3 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 8 mph.
Current temperature is 69°F, wind 4 mph, rain chance up to 5%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Las Cruces
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.
Las Cruces is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 32.31°N latitude and 106.78°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.
Las Cruces weather today
Sunny and 69°F in Las Cruces, NM. Today's high is 85°F with a 1% rain chance. Winds are around 4 mph with gusts near 4 mph. Relative humidity is 66%, pressure is 29.95 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Las Cruces
Sunrise is at 06:57 AM and sunset is at 06:58 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 86°F and a low near 71°F. The maximum rain chance is 7%.