Las Cruces, New Mexico Weather
Las Cruces, New Mexico — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Las Cruces, Doña Ana County.
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About Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces unfurls itself at the foot of the Organ Mountains, a landscape sculpted by ancient rivers and the persistent sun of the Chihuahuan Desert. It lies 41.9 miles north-north-west of El Paso, TX (from El Paso, TX: bearing 336°T), and is situated 2.5 miles north-west of University Park. Its history is deeply entwined with the Mesilla Valley, a fertile ribbon where agriculture has long been the lifeblood, sustained by the Rio Grande. Spanish explorers and settlers were drawn to this rich earth, establishing a presence that shaped the region’s destiny, eventually leading to the founding of Las Cruces. Today, the economy thrives on a blend of agriculture, government institutions, and a burgeoning tech sector, all infused with the quiet resilience of desert life. The air here, particularly as the sun begins its descent, carries a unique dryness, a whisper of vast, open spaces. The cultural character of Las Cruces is a vibrant mosaic, reflecting its borderland heritage and the enduring spirit of its people. The New Mexico State University plays a significant role, a hub of learning and cultural exchange that pulses with youthful energy. Among its notable landmarks, the historic Mesilla Plaza, with its adobe architecture and echoes of Billy the Kid, offers a tangible connection to the past. While no major professional sports teams call Las Cruces home, the passion for collegiate athletics at NMSU is palpable, especially during football season. The annual Southern New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo brings a lively burst of tradition, celebrating the agricultural roots of the community. Famous individuals who have called Las Cruces home include Olympic boxer Johnny Tapia and actor Demián Bichir, each adding a distinct chapter to the city's narrative.
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| Location | Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, New Mexico |
| Coordinates | 32.312316°N, 106.778337°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 88001, 88012, 88003, 88004, 88005 |
| Area Code | 575 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Las Cruces, New Mexico Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Las Cruces, New Mexico, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Las Cruces includes coordinates 32.312316°N, 106.778337°W, situated in Doña Ana County. ZIP code 88001, 88012, 88003, 88004, 88005. Telephone area code: 575. Timezone: Mountain Time (America/Denver).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
