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Weather & Climate in Las Cruces, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Las Cruces enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,745 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,745 ft (1,751 m) |
| Area | 374.6 sq mi (970.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.4328°N, 107.3896°W |
| Timezone | America/Chihuahua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Apr 24, 2010 | 45 km SSW of Madera, Mexico | M4.3 | 113 km | 20 km |
| Jul 16, 1993 | 35 km SW of La Constitución, Mexico | M3.8 | 45 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 1 | 75 mph | 299 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (9°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in |
Las Cruces has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 45°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (0.2").