What’s the climate like in Carlsbad?
The current climate of Carlsbad features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 37°C during the day to lows of 15°C. The average yearly temperature is around 27°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -2°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Carlsbad in recent years was 44°C in July 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -8°C in February 2021.
On average, Carlsbad gets 290 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 5,4 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Carlsbad?
The best time to visit Carlsbad for sunny weather is February through May and September through November. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Carlsbad. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Carlsbad
The climate table of Carlsbad shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 15 | 18 | 24 | 27 | 32 | 36 | 37 | 36 | 32 | 26 | 19 | 16 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -2 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 1 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 9,8 | 3,9 | 10 | 24 | 30 | 28 | 36 | 53 | 47 | 31 | 12 | 5,3 |
| Snow (cm) | 1,3 | 1,3 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,3 | 0,1 | 2,3 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 6 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 27°C
- Highest temperature: 37°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 15°C in January
- Precipitation*: 290 mm per year, averaging 24 mm per month
- Snowfall: 5,4 cm per year
- Driest months: 3,9 mm in February, 5,3 mm in December and 9,8 mm in January
- Wettest months: 53 mm in August, 47 mm in September and 36 mm in July
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Carlsbad
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Carlsbad, New Mexico. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Carlsbad
This graph shows how much precipitation Carlsbad, New Mexico, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Carlsbad
This graph shows how much snow Carlsbad, New Mexico, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Carlsbad
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Carlsbad, New Mexico. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Carlsbad
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Carlsbad, New Mexico. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Carlsbad
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Carlsbad, New Mexico, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Carlsbad
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Carlsbad, New Mexico, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Carlsbad by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Carlsbad. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
