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19°
Light Rain
Feels Like: 20°
Min: 19°
Max: 29°
The next few hours will be overcast, with today reaching 29°C and dropping to 19°C. The coming days will be cloudy
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06:42
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18:52
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12:16
Moonrise
21:20
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Weather in Portales today, September 16, 2026
Conditions in Portales on September 16, 2026 favour clear skies, so the day opens with a fine, sunny outlook. Any interruptions to the blue should be brief rather than lasting. Cloud leads the morning, peaking close to 100% near 03:00. Sunshine has little room until later in the day.
Temperatures climb from an overnight low near 19°C toward a daytime high of about 29°C. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 46% and 92% and the peak around 03:00. A lighter breeze peaks around 16:00 near 6.5 km/h.
Expect persistent cloud later on, with amounts around 100% by 12:00. Sunshine remains the exception, not the rule. Visibility stays generally good near 15.5 km on average, though it can drop toward 13.6 km in thicker cloud or showers. Daylight runs from 06:42 to 18:52, lasting 12 hours 9 minutes of sunlight today.
In short, September 16, 2026 looks like a fine day in Portales for being outside, peaking around 29°C.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Portales
How warm does it get in Portales?
The warmest month in Portales is July, with average high temperatures of 34°C. The average temperature during this period is around 27°C.
How cold does it get in Portales?
The coldest month in Portales is January, with average low temperatures of -2°C. The average temperature during this period is around 4°C.
What is the wettest time of year in Portales?
The wettest month in Portales is August, with an average of 47mm of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Portales?
The driest month in Portales is December, with an average of 9mm of precipitation.
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