Weather in Portales, NM
Updated 2026-09-26 06:45 local time · ZIP codes 88130
Clear
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 12%).
It feels like 64°F with winds near 6 mph.
72°F, 5% rain chance and 9 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 16 mph.
Current temperature is 64°F, wind 6 mph, rain chance up to 12%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Portales
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.
Portales is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 34.19°N latitude and 103.33°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.
Portales weather today
Clear and 64°F in Portales, NM. Today's high is 85°F with a 36% rain chance. Winds are around 6 mph with gusts near 8 mph. Relative humidity is 88%, pressure is 29.95 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Portales
Sunrise is at 06:44 AM and sunset is at 06:45 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 86°F and a low near 68°F. The maximum rain chance is 7%.