Weather on February 29
Las Cruces, NM
55 Years of Data
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
34°F
Warmest
1980
59°F avg
Coldest
2004
38°F avg
About This Date
February 29th in Las Cruces, NM typically brings mild winter weather, with average highs around 69°F and lows near 34°F — a 35°F daily swing. Over 14 years of records, the warmest February 29th was in 1980 (59°F average), while the coldest was 2004 (38°F) — a 21°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 7% of February 29th dates historically.
Planning for February 29th in Las Cruces, NM? Great weather for outdoor activities.
Cooling Trend
0.8°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 60° | 41° | 51° | 0.2" | — |
| 2020 | 65° | 37° | 51° | — | — |
| 2016 | 78° | 37° | 58° | — | — |
| 2012 | 63° | 30° | 46° | — | — |
| 2008 | 79° | 31° | 55° | — | — |
| 2004coldest | 47° | 30° | 38° | — | — |
| 2000 | 75° | 36° | 55° | — | — |
| 1996 | 61° | 31° | 46° | — | — |
| 1992 | 70° | 34° | 52° | — | — |
| 1988 | 76° | 43° | 59° | — | — |
| 1984 | 60° | 26° | 43° | — | — |
| 1980warmest | 79° | 39° | 59° | — | — |
| 1976 | 78° | 35° | 57° | — | — |
| 1972 | 79° | 30° | 54° | — | — |
14 years of data from STATE UNIV