Las Cruces, NM All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Las Cruces, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 109.9°F (43°C) | June 28, 1994 |
| Record Low | -5°F (-21°C) | February 3, 2011 |
| Lowest High | 21.9°F (-6°C) | February 4, 2011 |
| Highest Low | 80°F (27°C) | July 30, 2023 |
| Highest Mean | 92.5°F (34°C) | July 2, 1994 and June 25, 2026 |
| Lowest Mean | 8.9°F (-13°C) | February 4, 2011 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 3.34" (84.8 mm) | July 26, 2010 |
| Max in One Month | 5.19" (131.8 mm) | August 1991 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | April 1972 |
| Max in One Year | 14.85" (377.1 mm) | 1978 |
| Least in One Year | 3.45" (87.6 mm) | 1970 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 9.0" (22.9 cm) | November 28, 1976 and January 13, 1985 |
| Max in One Month | 12.7" (32.3 cm) | November 1976 |
| Max in One Season | 16.3" (41.4 cm) | 1984-85 |
| Max in One Year | 13.9" (35.3 cm) | 1976 |
| Earliest Snow | 1.7" (4.3 cm) | October 27, 2020 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 1.7" (4.3 cm) | October 27, 2020 |
| Latest Snow | 2.0" (5.1 cm) | April 7, 1983 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 2.0" (5.1 cm) | April 7, 1983 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1970 – August 2, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1970 – August 2, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1970 – August 2, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at STATE UNIV. Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Las Cruces, NM?
The all-time record high in Las Cruces, NM is 109.9°F (43°C), set on June 28, 1994.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Las Cruces, NM?
The all-time record low in Las Cruces, NM is -5°F (-21°C), set on February 3, 2011.
What is the most rain Las Cruces, NM has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Las Cruces, NM is 3.34 inches, on July 26, 2010.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Las Cruces, NM?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Las Cruces, NM is 9.0 inches, on November 28, 1976 and January 13, 1985.
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