Local weather forecast

Weather in Santa Rosa, NM

Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 88435

Now68°F

Sunny

High / Low82° / 60°

Rain chance3%

Wind14 mph

Weather alerts

Active alerts

Flood Advisory issued September 26 at 12:58AM MDT until September 26 at 7:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

* WHAT...Rapid river rises caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...North Central Guadalupe County in east central New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 700 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...River or stream flows are elevated in the Gallinas River near Colonias and the Pecos River from near Dilia to near Santa Rosa Lake State Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1257 AM MDT, gauge reports indicated elevated flows in the Gallinas River and Pecos River due to heavy rainfall on Friday. Rapid river rises may cause minor flooding in the advisory area. - Stay awake from river banks. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Colonias. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Safety instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Hourly

Next hours

Now

68°2% rain

10 AM

73°4% rain

11 AM

76°1% rain

12 PM

78°7% rain

1 PM

80°1% rain

2 PM

81°0% rain

3 PM

82°9% rain

4 PM

81°2% rain

5 PM

81°9% rain

6 PM

78°9% rain

7 PM

74°9% rain

8 PM

72°1% rain

Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26

82° 60°Sunny

Rain 3%Gust 17 mph

Tomorrow2026-09-27

83° 64°Overcast

Rain 8%Gust 9 mph

Monday2026-09-28

85° 63°Overcast

Rain 36%Gust 17 mph

Conditions

Weather details

Feels like60°F

Humidity51%

Pressure29.98 inHg

Visibility6 mi

Wind14 mph W

Wind gusts22 mph

Precipitation0.00 in

UV index1

Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:49 AM

Sunset06:50 PM

Moonrise06:44 PM

Moon phaseFull Moon

Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour3 PM · 82°F

Coolest hour7 AM · 64°F

Highest rain chance3 AM · 11%

Strongest gusts9 AM · 22 mph

Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 9%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 60°F with winds near 14 mph.

Best window: 8 PM

72°F, 1% rain chance and 7 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 22 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 68°F, wind 14 mph, rain chance up to 9%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Santa Rosa

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.

Santa Rosa is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 34.94°N latitude and 104.68°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.

Santa Rosa weather today

Sunny and 68°F in Santa Rosa, NM. Today's high is 82°F with a 3% rain chance. Winds are around 14 mph with gusts near 22 mph. Relative humidity is 51%, pressure is 29.98 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Santa Rosa

Sunrise is at 06:49 AM and sunset is at 06:50 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 83°F and a low near 64°F. The maximum rain chance is 8%.

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