Las Cruces weather by month
Average highs run from 59°F in January to 96°F in July, and January nights average 30°F. It gets 9 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 1 inches of snow. Expect about 109 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Nights drop below freezing about 69 times a year. The most comfortable months are April and October.
Best time to visit Las Cruces
For comfortable weather, go in April and October. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F | 30°F | 0.5 in | 0.4 in | 2 | 0 | 23 | cool |
| February | 64°F | 34°F | 0.4 in | 0.1 in | 1 | 0 | 12 | mild days, chilly nights |
| March | 71°F | 39°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 0 | 4 | mild days, chilly nights |
| April | 79°F | 46°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 1 | 0 | warm |
| May | 87°F | 54°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 12 | 0 | hot |
| June | 96°F | 64°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 27 | 0 | very hot |
| July | 96°F | 69°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 27 | 0 | very hot |
| August | 94°F | 68°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 25 | 0 | hot |
| September | 88°F | 61°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 14 | 0 | hot |
| October | 80°F | 48°F | 0.8 in | 0.1 in | 2 | 2 | 1 | warm |
| November | 68°F | 37°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 0 | 8 | mild days, chilly nights |
| December | 58°F | 30°F | 0.6 in | 0.4 in | 2 | 0 | 21 | cool |
| Year | 78°F avg | 48°F avg | 9.1 in | 1.0 in | 22 | 109 | 69 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station State University, NM (USC00298535), 2.9 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Las Cruces
The shortest day is December 21, with 10h 01m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 16m. The earliest sunset comes around November 27 (5:01 pm) and the latest around June 22 (8:17 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 80 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 am | 5:24 pm | 10h 16m |
| February | 6:49 am | 5:53 pm | 11h 03m |
| March | 7:17 am | 7:14 pm | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:37 am | 7:36 pm | 12h 59m |
| May | 6:09 am | 7:58 pm | 13h 49m |
| June | 6:00 am | 8:15 pm | 14h 15m |
| July | 6:11 am | 8:14 pm | 14h 03m |
| August | 6:31 am | 7:51 pm | 13h 20m |
| September | 6:51 am | 7:12 pm | 12h 21m |
| October | 7:11 am | 6:33 pm | 11h 23m |
| November | 6:36 am | 5:06 pm | 10h 30m |
| December | 7:01 am | 5:03 pm | 10h 02m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Las Cruces with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Mountain Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Las Cruces getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 3.3°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Las Cruces.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Las Cruces?
June is the warmest month, with an average high of 96°F and an average low of 64°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Las Cruces?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 30°F and highs of 59°F.
What is the rainiest month in Las Cruces?
July gets the most precipitation, 1.8 inches on average. April is the driest at 0.2 inches.
Does it snow in Las Cruces?
Yes. Las Cruces averages 1 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Las Cruces?
For comfortable weather, April and October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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