Weather on March 22 at Carlsbad Caverns
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Based on 56 years of data from Carlsbad, NM
Elevation Note: Carlsbad Caverns sits at 4,400 ft. Expect temperatures 15°F cooler than the data shown below, which comes from Carlsbad, NM at a lower elevation.
Planning Your Visit
March 22nd in Carlsbad Caverns National Park (via Carlsbad, NM) typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 75°F and lows near 40°F — a 35°F daily swing. Over 56 years of records, the warmest March 22nd was in 2026 (75°F average), while the coldest was 2022 (41°F) — a 34°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 5% of March 22nd dates historically, with the wettest March 22nd recording 0.94" of rain. The last decade has been 3.3°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 3.3°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for March 22nd in Carlsbad Caverns? Great weather for outdoor activities.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 100°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2025 | 85°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 79°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 83°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 50°F | 32°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 69°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 49°F | 42°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2019 | 63°F | 44°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2018 | 81°F | 41°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2017 | 92°F | 50°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2016 | 83°F | 32°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2015 | 83°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 87°F | 51°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2013 | 84°F | 40°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2012 | 69°F | 34°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2011 | 85°F | 48°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2010 | 65°F | 25°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2009 | 79°F | 51°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2008 | 78°F | 40°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2007 | 82°F | 48°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2006 | 61°F | 29°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2005 | 69°F | 32°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2004 | 56°F | 46°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2003 | 63°F | 40°F | 0.05" | 0" |
| 2002 | 68°F | 28°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2001 | 87°F | 40°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2000 | 54°F | 43°F | 0.15" | 0" |
| 1999 | 88°F | 35°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1998 | 70°F | 38°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1997 | 92°F | 37°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1996 | 84°F | 44°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1995 | 80°F | 47°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1994 | 73°F | 44°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1993 | 66°F | 43°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1992 | 74°F | 38°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1991 | 73°F | 41°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1990 | 86°F | 47°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1989 | 74°F | 29°F | 0.94" | -- |
| 1988 | 83°F | 38°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1987 | 75°F | 39°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1986 | 82°F | 35°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1985 | 74°F | 35°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1984 | 86°F | 44°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1983 | 54°F | 33°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1982 | 76°F | 37°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1981 | 63°F | 37°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1980 | 77°F | 40°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1979 | 73°F | 46°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1978 | 81°F | 53°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1977 | 69°F | 36°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1976 | -- | 26°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1975 | 80°F | 49°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1974 | 58°F | 31°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1973 | 79°F | 45°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1972 | 73°F | 42°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1971 | 82°F | 37°F | 0" | 0" |