Storm Impacting the Southwest U.S.

A slow moving weather disturbance will continue to bring periodic rain showers, a few isolated thunderstorms, and a localized flash flooding across the Southwest. The threat will expand into the Southern Plains Wednesday night. Moderate to heavy snow across the Sierra Nevada and southern Utah Ranges will continue into the overnight period. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

Lat: 32.85°NLon: 104.46°WElev: 3514ft.

Fair

48°F

9°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Nov 12:35 am MST
Extended Forecast for

Artesia NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 52. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 10 percent chance of showers before 8am.  Cloudy, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 65. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 52. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 10 percent chance of showers before 8am. Cloudy, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 65. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
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Point Forecast:
Artesia NM
 32.85°N 104.43°W (Elev. 3451 ft)
10:31 pm MST Nov 18, 2025
12am MST Nov 19, 2025-6pm MST Nov 25, 2025
 
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