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Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed SE 15 mph
Barometer 29.88 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 29 Jun 2:55 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Lake Arthur NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 96. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 96. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 95.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Independence Day
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lake Arthur NM
 32.99°N 104.36°W (Elev. 3383 ft)
Last Update:
12:32 am MDT Jun 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am MDT Jun 29, 2026-6pm MDT Jul 5, 2026
 
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