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2026 New Mexico Monsoon Outlook - Final Update July 16, 2026

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

Lat: 32.85° N Lon: 104.46° W Elev: 3514 ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity	30%
Wind Speed	S 8 mph
Barometer	30.09 in
Dewpoint	48°F (9°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	22 Jul 11:15 pm MDT

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Detailed forecast for

Southwest Chaves County

Rest Of Today

Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Near steady temperature in the upper 80s. Southeast winds around 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Tonight

Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds around 15 mph in the evening.

Thursday

Hot. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds around 15 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds around 15 mph in the evening.

Friday

Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.

Saturday

Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Sunday

Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Monday Through Tuesday

Mostly clear. Hot. Highs in the mid 90s. Lows in the upper 60s.