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Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

Lat: 32.34°NLon: 104.26°WElev: 3294ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 30.11 in (1013.4 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 12 Jul 1:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles NE Salt Flat TX

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 59. East wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 75. East wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 3am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. East wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 59. East wind around 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 75. East wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 3am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A slight chance of showers before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. East wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tuesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Thursday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles NE Salt Flat TX
 31.94°N 104.84°W (Elev. 7336 ft)
Last Update:
12:36 am MDT Jul 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am MDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm MDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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