Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 63°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Carlsbad Cavern City, NM Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 63°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 12.1"
- Annual precip
- 225d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Carlsbad Cavern City
Carlsbad Cavern City, New Mexico averages 63°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 63°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 12.1"
- precipitation, annual total
- 225 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
63°F (17°C)
Avg High
78°F
Avg Low
49°F
Annual Precip
12.1"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
63°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
12.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Carlsbad Cavern City) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Carlsbad Cavern City area.
How Carlsbad Cavern City compares to every U.S. city
Carlsbad Cavern City's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
78 Top 26% higher than 74% of 6,915 US cities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Carlsbad Cavern City
MethodologyZooming out from Carlsbad Cavern City's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (15°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4" | 20.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4" | 12.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5" | 5.2 | 0.8 |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5" | 0.7 | 5.3 |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1" | 0.0 | 17.2 |
| June | 96°F (36°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 1.2" | 0.0 | 26.2 |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 1.8" | 0.0 | 27.2 |
| August | 94°F (34°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 1.6" | 0.0 | 26.1 |
| September | 87°F (30°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 2.6" | 0.0 | 14.0 |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9" | 0.9 | 4.4 |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 0.5" | 8.9 | 0.1 |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 0.5" | 20.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.4"
3.5 days with precipitation
February 0.4"
2.5 days with precipitation
March 0.5"
2.7 days with precipitation
April 0.5"
2.1 days with precipitation
May 1.1"
4.1 days with precipitation
June 1.2"
4.6 days with precipitation
July 1.8"
6.4 days with precipitation
August 1.6"
5.9 days with precipitation
September 2.6"
5.5 days with precipitation
October 0.9"
4.2 days with precipitation
November 0.5"
3.2 days with precipitation
December 0.5"
3.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 7
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 27
50% probability date
Growing Season
225 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,756
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,194
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44% | 8.9 | 65% | 14% |
| February | 35% | 10.3 | 66% | 12% |
| March | 30% | 11.0 | 72% | 9% |
| April | 27% | 10.8 | 71% | 7% |
| May | 33% | 9.7 | 69% | 6% |
| June | 41% | 9.0 | 64% | 5% |
| July | 45% | 7.6 | 59% | 6% |
| August | 48% | 7.5 | 62% | 6% |
| September | 48% | 7.8 | 68% | 8% |
| October | 48% | 8.3 | 69% | 12% |
| November | 45% | 8.3 | 69% | 11% |
| December | 51% | 8.4 | 68% | 14% |
What Carlsbad Cavern City's climate means for you
Carlsbad Cavern City runs 63°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 225 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 27 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,756 heating and 2,194 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Carlsbad Cavern City, NM
An annual average temperature of 63°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 78°F to a mean daily low of 49°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Carlsbad Cavern City, New Mexico. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00093033 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Beyond temperature, Carlsbad Cavern City averages 12.1 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 225 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 27 and the first fall freeze near November 7. Turning to energy use, 2,756 heating degree days and 2,194 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Carlsbad Cavern City scores 78/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and December-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Carlsbad Cavern City, NM? ▼
The average annual temperature in Carlsbad Cavern City, New Mexico is 63°F. The warmest month averages 96°F (36°C) and the coldest averages 30°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Carlsbad Cavern City get? ▼
Carlsbad Cavern City receives 12.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Carlsbad Cavern City? ▼
Carlsbad Cavern City has a climate comfort score of 78/100 (Good), milder than 74% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Carlsbad Cavern City? ▼
Carlsbad Cavern City has approximately 225 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 27 and the first fall freeze around November 7.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Carlsbad Cavern City? ▼
Carlsbad Cavern City has 2,756 heating degree days and 2,194 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Carlsbad Cavern City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00093033 near Carlsbad Cavern City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00093033. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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