What is the weather in Carlsbad, NM right now?

The latest observation from Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport was 64°F and cloudy, reported at 10/26/2026, 11:55 PM MDT.

Will it rain in Carlsbad, NM in the next 24 hours?

The NWS hourly forecast does not show any hour with a 50% or higher chance of precipitation in the next 24 hours.

What is the 10-day forecast for Carlsbad, NM?

The first 8 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 9 to 11 (Nov 3 to Nov 5) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 68°F to 72°F. Model guidance this far out often changes.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Carlsbad, NM today?

Sunrise is about 7:10 AM MDT and sunset is about 6:11 PM MDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).

What is the normal October weather in Carlsbad, NM?

At Carlsbad, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 80°F and the normal low is 50°F.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

Carlsbad, NM Weather

Current conditions, hourly and 10-day forecast from the National Weather Service. Times are local (MDT).

Carlsbad, NM current weather

64°F

Cloudy

H -- / L 56°Feels like 64°

No rain expected in the next 12 hours

Observed at Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (4.1 mi away), 10/26/2026, 11:55 PM MDT

Hourly forecast

NWS, updated 11:06 PM

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10-day forecast

Tap a day for details

Today10/2612% chance of precipitationLow 56°High
Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
Tue10/27Low 55°High 77°
Tuesday: Patchy fog between 7am and 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Wed10/28Low 57°High 82°
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Mostly Sunny
Thu10/2962% chance of precipitationLow 56°High 78°
Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri10/3036% chance of precipitationLow 56°High 76°
Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Mostly Cloudy
Sat10/31Low 57°High 78°
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Mostly Sunny
Sun11/117% chance of precipitationLow 58°High 80°
Sunday: A slight chance of rain showers after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon11/213% chance of precipitationLow High 78°
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Mostly Sunny
Model blend
Tue11/3Model blendLow 46°High 68°
Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High near 68°. Low that night near 46°.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.
Wed11/4Model blendLow 48°High 69°
Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High near 69°. Low that night near 48°.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.
Thu11/5Model blendLow 49°High 72°
Thursday: Mostly sunny. High near 72°. Low that night near 49°.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

Forecast for 32.388, -104.226 from the NWS MAF office, updated 10/26/2026, 11:06 PM MDT · Official forecast on weather.gov

Days 9 to 11: NOAA National Blend of Models, station KCNM (Carlsbad/Cavern City Air Term, 4 mi), model run 10/26/2026, 8:00 PM MDT

From the National Weather Service; may be delayed. Not for life-safety decisions. In an emergency, call 911.

Next 6 hours

NWS hourly forecast

Now60°Mostly Cloudy4%5 mph
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2 AM59°Cloudy4%5 mph
3 AM59°Cloudy9%5 mph
4 AM59°Mostly Cloudy9%5 mph
5 AM59°Mostly Cloudy9%5 mph

Hourly details

Next 7 days: temperature chart, feels like, rain and snow amounts, sky cover, wind and gustsShow

Line: temperature °F. Bars: chance of precipitation.

TueNow60° 4% Sky 82%5
1 AM60° 4% Sky 97%5
2 AM59° 4% Sky 97%5
3 AM59° 9% Sky 95%5
4 AM59° 9% Sky 84%5
5 AM59° 9% Sky 83%5
6 AM57° 3% Sky 76%5
7 AM56° 3% Sky 80%5
8 AM57° 3% Sky 77%5
9 AM60° 3% Sky 74%5
10 AM63° 3% Sky 76%5
11 AM65° 3% Sky 72%5
12 PM68° 3% Sky 50%5
1 PM70° 3% Sky 18%10
2 PM74° 3% Sky 24%10
3 PM76° 2% Sky 18%10
4 PM77° 2% Sky 6%10
5 PM76° 2% Sky 5%10
6 PM74° 0% Sky 3%10
7 PM69° 0% Sky 10%10
8 PM67° 0% Sky 12%5
9 PM65° 0% Sky 15%5
10 PM64° 0% Sky 10%5
11 PM63° 0% Sky 7%5
Wed 10/2812 AM62° 0% Sky 20%5
1 AM61° 0% Sky 39%5
2 AM59° 0% Sky 54%5
3 AM58° 0% Sky 45%5
4 AM57° 0% Sky 49%5
5 AM56° 0% Sky 61%5
6 AM56° 0% Sky 50%5
7 AM55° 0% Sky 99%10
8 AM57° 0% Sky 68%10
9 AM60° 0% Sky 37%10
10 AM65° 0% Sky 32%10
11 AM69° 0% Sky 26%5
12 PM73° 0% Sky 21%5
1 PM77° 0% Sky 19%5
2 PM80° 0% Sky 16%5
3 PM82° 0% Sky 14%5
4 PM82° 0% Sky 18%10
5 PM80° 0% Sky 21%10
6 PM77° 3% Sky 25%10
7 PM74° 3% Sky 30%10
8 PM70° 3% Sky 34%10
9 PM67° 3% Sky 39%10
10 PM65° 3% Sky 40%5
11 PM64° 3% Sky 40%5
Thu 10/2912 AM63° 4% Sky 41%5
1 AM62° 4% Sky 46%5
2 AM60° 4% Sky 51%5
3 AM59° 4% Sky 56%10
4 AM58° 4% Sky 59%10
5 AM57° 4% Sky 62%10
6 AM57° 6% Sky 65%10
7 AM57° 6% Sky 69%10
8 AM58° 6% Sky 72%10
9 AM61° 6% Sky 76%10
10 AM64° 6% Sky 75%10
11 AM68° 6% Sky 75%10
12 PM72° 38%0.01"Sky 74%10
1 PM75° 38%0.01"Sky 74%10
2 PM77° 38%0.01"Sky 74%10
3 PM78° 38%0.01"Sky 74%10
4 PM77° 38%0.01"Sky 75%10
5 PM76° 38%0.01"Sky 75%10
6 PM73° 62%0.01"Sky 76%10g16
7 PM70° 62%0.01"Sky 76%10g16
8 PM67° 62%0.01"Sky 76%10g16
9 PM65° 62%0.01"Sky 76%10g15
10 PM64° 62%0.01"Sky 76%5g13
11 PM63° 62%0.01"Sky 76%5g12
Fri 10/3012 AM62° 57%0.02"Sky 83%5
1 AM61° 57%0.02"Sky 83%5
2 AM60° 57%0.02"Sky 83%5
3 AM59° 57%0.02"Sky 83%5
4 AM58° 57%0.02"Sky 83%5
5 AM58° 57%0.02"Sky 83%5
6 AM58° 9% Sky 77%5
7 AM59° 9% Sky 77%5
8 AM60° 9% Sky 77%5
9 AM62° 9% Sky 77%5
10 AM65° 9% Sky 77%5
11 AM68° 9% Sky 77%5
12 PM71° 6% Sky 62%5
1 PM73° 6% Sky 62%5g10
2 PM74° 6% Sky 62%5g12
3 PM75° 6% Sky 62%5g13
4 PM75° 6% Sky 62%5g13
5 PM74° 6% Sky 62%5g12
6 PM72° 15% Sky 49%5g12
7 PM70° 15% Sky 49%5g12
8 PM67° 15% Sky 49%5g12
9 PM65° 15% Sky 49%5g12
10 PM64° 15% Sky 49%5g10
11 PM63° 15% Sky 49%5
Sat 10/3112 AM62° 36%0.01"Sky 63%5
1 AM61° 36%0.01"Sky 63%5
2 AM60° 36%0.01"Sky 63%5
3 AM59° 36%0.01"Sky 63%5
4 AM58° 36%0.01"Sky 63%5
5 AM58° 36%0.01"Sky 63%5
6 AM58° 6% Sky 63%5
7 AM59° 6% Sky 63%5
8 AM60° 6% Sky 63%5
9 AM62° 6% Sky 63%5
10 AM65° 6% Sky 63%5
11 AM69° 6% Sky 63%5g10
12 PM73° 2% Sky 26%5g13
1 PM76° 2% Sky 26%5g14
2 PM77° 2% Sky 26%5g15
3 PM78° 2% Sky 26%5g16
4 PM78° 2% Sky 26%5g16
5 PM76° 2% Sky 26%5g15
6 PM74° 1% Sky 30%5g14
7 PM71° 1% Sky 30%5g13
8 PM69° 1% Sky 30%5g12
9 PM66° 1% Sky 30%5g10
10 PM64° 1% Sky 30%5
11 PM63° 1% Sky 30%5
Sun 11/112 AM62° 3% Sky 49%5
1 AM61° 3% Sky 49%5
1 AM60° 3% Sky 49%0g6
2 AM59° 3% Sky 49%0g6
3 AM58° 3% Sky 49%0g6
4 AM58° 3% Sky 49%5
5 AM58° 7% Sky 64%5
6 AM59° 7% Sky 64%5
7 AM61° 7% Sky 64%5
8 AM63° 7% Sky 64%5
9 AM66° 7% Sky 64%5g10
10 AM70° 7% Sky 64%5g13
11 AM73° 7% Sky 50%10g15
12 PM76° 7% Sky 50%10g17
1 PM78° 7% Sky 50%10g18
2 PM79° 7% Sky 50%10g20
3 PM79° 7% Sky 50%10g21
4 PM77° 7% Sky 50%10g21
5 PM75° 17% Sky 45%10g21
6 PM72° 17% Sky 45%10g21
7 PM69° 17% Sky 45%10g20
8 PM67° 17% Sky 45%10g18
9 PM66° 17% Sky 45%5g17
10 PM65° 17% Sky 45%5g16
11 PM64° 13% Sky 55%5g16
Mon 11/212 AM63° 13% Sky 55%10g17
1 AM62° 13% Sky 55%10g18
2 AM61° 13% Sky 55%10g20
3 AM60° 13% Sky 55%10g18
4 AM60° 13% Sky 55%10g17
5 AM60° 4% Sky 48%10g16
6 AM60° 4% Sky 48%10g17
7 AM61° 4% Sky 48%10g18
8 AM63° 4% Sky 48%15g20
9 AM66° 4% Sky 48%15g21

Temperature °F · chance of precipitation · amount in inches (T = trace) · sky cover · wind and gusts (g) in mph

NWS hourly forecast updated 10/26/2026, 11:06 PM MDT

Rain and snow totals

Next 3 days, NWS forecast grid

Rain (liquid): 0.16 in
Snow: 0.00 in
Ice: 0.00 in

Radar and satellite

National radar

NEXRAD (last 50 min) and GOES

Latest

Nearby hazards

New Mexico hazards

Severe storm and flash flood outlooks, expected rain, river flooding and wildfires near this area

Severe storm outlook today:General thunderstormsOutlook map
Excessive rainfall outlook (flash flood risk):Could not check the Weather Prediction Center outlook right now.
River gauges within 40 miles at or above flood stage: None reported
Active wildfires within 50 miles: None reported

Drought

By county

Eddy County, week of 10/20/2026

30% of the county is in moderate drought or worse.

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather in Carlsbad, NM right now?: The latest observation from Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport was 64°F and cloudy, reported at 10/26/2026, 11:55 PM MDT.
Will it rain in Carlsbad, NM in the next 24 hours?: The NWS hourly forecast does not show any hour with a 50% or higher chance of precipitation in the next 24 hours.
What is the 10-day forecast for Carlsbad, NM?: The first 8 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 9 to 11 (Nov 3 to Nov 5) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 68°F to 72°F. Model guidance this far out often changes.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Carlsbad, NM today?: Sunrise is about 7:10 AM MDT and sunset is about 6:11 PM MDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).
What is the normal October weather in Carlsbad, NM?: At Carlsbad, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 80°F and the normal low is 50°F.

Sun and moon

Local time, center of the area

Sunrise: 7:10 AM
Sunset: 6:11 PM
Daylight: 11 hr 1 min
Moon: Waning Gibbous 99% lit

First light (civil dawn): 6:45 AM
Last light (civil dusk): 6:36 PM
Moonrise: 7:01 PM
Moonset: 8:52 AM

Normal October weather

Climate

Normal October high 80°, low 50°, precipitation 1.01 in for the month. 1991 to 2020 normals at Carlsbad, 3 mi away.

Other places nearby

Data sources

National Weather Service APINOAA
National Blend of Models (NBM) text guidanceNOAA National Weather Service
Convective Outlooks and Storm ReportsNOAA Storm Prediction Center
Excessive Rainfall Outlook and Quantitative Precipitation ForecastsNOAA Weather Prediction Center
National Water Prediction ServiceNOAA National Weather Service
WFIGS Current Wildland Fire IncidentsNational Interagency Fire Center
UV Index Forecast (Envirofacts)U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and NOAA
AirNowU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
NWS HeatRisk (experimental)NOAA National Weather Service
U.S. Drought MonitorNational Drought Mitigation Center, USDA and NOAA
BEACON 2.0 Beach Advisory and Closing On-line NotificationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Tides & Currents (CO-OPS API)NOAA Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services
NEXRAD radar tilesIowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University
GOES-East and GOES-West GeoColor imageryNOAA NESDIS Center for Satellite Applications and Research

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