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Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

70°F

21°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1008.5 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Oct 12:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Carlsbad NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Carlsbad NM
 32.41°N 104.23°W (Elev. 3130 ft)
Last Update:
12:36 am MDT Oct 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am MDT Oct 11, 2026-6pm MDT Oct 17, 2026
 
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