The climate of Carlsbad

The current climate in Carlsbad features temperatures ranging from a high of 37°C to a low of 15°C throughout the year. 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.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Temperature records

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.

Precipitation and snowfall

On average, Carlsbad gets 290 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 5,4 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 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 nice 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.

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Climate Table of Carlsbad

The climate table of Carlsbad shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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.

Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Carlsbad, New Mexico. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Carlsbad

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Yearly Temperature in Carlsbad

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Carlsbad

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Carlsbad

Average Snowfall per Month in Carlsbad

Total Yearly Snowfall in Carlsbad

UV index chart

This chart 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.

Average UV Index per Month in Carlsbad

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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.