Las Cruces
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Feels Like: 18°65°
Min: 17°62°
Max: 22°71°
The next few hours will be drizzle, with today reaching 22°C and dropping to 17°C. The coming days will be light rain throughout the day and possible thunderstorms until evening.
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Las Cruces looks damp on October 12, 2026, so plan for wet spells during the day. Early travel and outdoor time should assume rain can arrive quickly. Morning plans should assume damp conditions, as rain chances climb toward 84% around 10:00. Cloud cover is also at its densest near 00:00 at roughly 100%.Las Cruces looks damp on October 12, 2026, so plan for wet spells during the day. Early travel and outdoor time should assume rain can arrive quickly. Morning plans should assume damp conditions, as rain chances climb toward 84% around 10:00. Cloud cover is also at its densest near 00:00 at roughly 100%.
Expect highs of 22°C and cooler readings close to 17°C. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 80% and 99% and the peak around 00:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 09:00 at 3 km/h.Expect highs of 71°F and cooler readings close to 62°F. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 80% and 99% and the peak around 00:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 09:00 at 2 mph.
The second half of the day still looks unsettled, with rain probability around 100% by 13:00. Dense cloud near 100% at 17:00 keeps the feel grey. Visibility stays generally good near 14.7 km on average, though it can drop toward 10 km in thicker cloud or showers. The sun rises at 05:23 and sets at 17:13, for a total of 11 hours 49 minutes of sunlight today.The second half of the day still looks unsettled, with rain probability around 100% by 13:00. Dense cloud near 100% at 17:00 keeps the feel grey. Visibility stays generally good near 9.1 mi on average, though it can drop toward 6.2 mi in thicker cloud or showers. The sun rises at 05:23 and sets at 17:13, for a total of 11 hours 49 minutes of sunlight today.
In short, treat October 12, 2026 in Las Cruces as a damp day: pack covers, watch the wetter hours, and expect a high near 22°C.In short, treat October 12, 2026 in Las Cruces as a damp day: pack covers, watch the wetter hours, and expect a high near 71°F.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Las Cruces
How warm does it get in Las Cruces?
The warmest month in Las Cruces is March, with average high temperatures of 28°C. The average temperature during this period is around 23°C.The warmest month in Las Cruces is March, with average high temperatures of 83°F. The average temperature during this period is around 74°F.
How cold does it get in Las Cruces?
The coldest month in Las Cruces is January, with average low temperatures of 18°C. The average temperature during this period is around 22°C.The coldest month in Las Cruces is January, with average low temperatures of 65°F. The average temperature during this period is around 72°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Las Cruces?
The wettest month in Las Cruces is October, with an average of 785 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Las Cruces is October, with an average of 30.9 in of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Las Cruces?
The driest month in Las Cruces is February, with an average of 64 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Las Cruces is February, with an average of 2.5 in of precipitation.