Las Cruces
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Feels Like: 23°73°
Min: 23°73°
Max: 27°81°
The next few hours will be drizzle, with today reaching 27°C and dropping to 22°C. The coming days will be light rain throughout the day and possible thunderstorms from afternoon until night.
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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. The morning carries the wetter risk, with rain chances near 90% and the highest odds around 11:00. Cloud is also thick early on, peaking near 100% around 01:00.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. The morning carries the wetter risk, with rain chances near 90% and the highest odds around 11:00. Cloud is also thick early on, peaking near 100% around 01:00.
The day peaks near 27°C and cools toward 23°C. Relative humidity sits between 84% and 99%, reaching its peak around 16:00. Winds stay light, near 8 km/h by 10:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.The day peaks near 81°F and cools toward 73°F. Relative humidity sits between 84% and 99%, reaching its peak around 16:00. Winds stay light, near 5 mph by 10:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.
The second half of the day still looks unsettled, with rain probability around 100% by 14:00. Dense cloud near 100% at 19:00 keeps the feel grey. Visibility holds near 12.4 km, though it can fall to 3 km. Expect sunrise at 06:21, sunset at 18:11, and 11 hours 49 minutes of sunlight today overall.The second half of the day still looks unsettled, with rain probability around 100% by 14:00. Dense cloud near 100% at 19:00 keeps the feel grey. Visibility holds near 7.7 mi, though it can fall to 1.8 mi. Expect sunrise at 06:21, sunset at 18:11, and 11 hours 49 minutes of sunlight today overall.
Taken together, Las Cruces looks wet enough on October 12, 2026 that flexible outdoor plans work best, with temperatures peaking near 27°C.Taken together, Las Cruces looks wet enough on October 12, 2026 that flexible outdoor plans work best, with temperatures peaking near 81°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 29°C. The average temperature during this period is around 25°C.The warmest month in Las Cruces is March, with average high temperatures of 85°F. The average temperature during this period is around 78°F.
How cold does it get in Las Cruces?
The coldest month in Las Cruces is January, with average low temperatures of 21°C. The average temperature during this period is around 24°C.The coldest month in Las Cruces is January, with average low temperatures of 70°F. The average temperature during this period is around 76°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Las Cruces?
The wettest month in Las Cruces is November, with an average of 798 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Las Cruces is November, with an average of 31.4 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 68 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Las Cruces is February, with an average of 2.7 in of precipitation.