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Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Unseasonably Warm in the Southwest and Southern U.S.

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue through the weekend across the Southwest and southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the Plains and Southeast U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 30.59 in
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill50°F (10°C)
Last update 27 Mar 10:15 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Artesia Municipal Airport NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, with a low around 41. East wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 66 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Cloudy, with a low around 41. East wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Artesia Municipal Airport NM
 32.85°N 104.46°W (Elev. 3533 ft)
Last Update:
8:27 pm MDT Mar 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm MDT Mar 27, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 3, 2026
 
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