What’s the climate like in Las Cruces?
The current climate of Las Cruces features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 28°C during the day to lows of 18°C. The average yearly temperature is around 23°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 5°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Las Cruces in recent years was 41°C in September 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 8°C in February 2023.
On average, Las Cruces receives 306 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Las Cruces?
The best time to visit Las Cruces for sunny weather is January through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Las Cruces.
Climate Table of Las Cruces
The climate table of Las Cruces shows the average temperatures, precipitation, 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) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 5 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 73 | 46 | 80 | 12 | 4,9 | 1,7 | 1,8 | 0,2 | 1,2 | 6,3 | 15 | 63 |
| UV Index | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
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: 23°C
- Highest temperature: 28°C in August and September
- Lowest temperature: 18°C in December
- Precipitation: 306 mm per year, averaging 26 mm per month
- Driest months: 0,2 mm in August, 1,2 mm in September and 1,7 mm in June
- Wettest months: 80 mm in March, 73 mm in January and 63 mm in December
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Average Temperature per Month in Las Cruces
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Las Cruces, California. 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 Las Cruces
This graph shows how much precipitation Las Cruces, California, 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 UV Index per Month in Las Cruces
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Las Cruces, California. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Las Cruces
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Las Cruces, California. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Las Cruces
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Las Cruces, California, 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.
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Average Weather in Las Cruces by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Las Cruces. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
