Weather on August 6 at Carlsbad Caverns

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

NMSouthwest4,400 ft elevation
Avg High95°F
Avg Low68°F
Warmest201190°F
Coldest197470°F

Based on 55 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

August 6th in Carlsbad Caverns National Park (via Carlsbad, NM) typically brings hot summer weather, with average highs around 95°F and lows near 68°F — a 27°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 6th was in 2011 (90°F average), while the coldest was 1974 (70°F) — a 20°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 9% of August 6th dates historically, with the wettest August 6th recording 2.36" of rain. The last decade has been 4.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 4.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for August 6th in Carlsbad Caverns? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.

Year by Year History

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
2025103°F71°F0"--
202497°F72°F0"--
2023107°F72°F0"--
202299°F71°F0"--
202194°F65°F0"--
2020103°F75°F0"0"
2019101°F70°F0"0"
201895°F69°F0"0"
201797°F72°F0"0"
2016101°F72°F0"0"
2015105°F68°F0"--
201495°F67°F0"--
201397°F69°F0"0"
201296°F73°F0"0"
2011105°F76°F0"--
201096°F68°F0"0"
200995°F67°F0"0"
200899°F70°F0.28"0"
200789°F69°F0"0"
200694°F68°F0"--
200586°F65°F0.2"0"
200493°F67°F0"0"
2003103°F72°F0"0"
200292°F68°F0"0"
200197°F67°F0"0"
200097°F68°F0"0"
199999°F69°F0"0"
199887°F62°F0"0"
199791°F70°F0"0"
199698°F71°F0"0"
199598°F67°F0"0"
1994100°F69°F0"0"
199397°F61°F0"0"
199299°F67°F0"0"
199191°F64°F0"0"
199078°F65°F1.35"0"
1989101°F69°F0.18"0"
198888°F66°F0"0"
198796°F71°F0"0"
198698°F68°F0"0"
1985101°F69°F0"0"
198495°F68°F0"0"
198390°F65°F0"0"
198297°F71°F0"0"
198197°F70°F0"0"
198099°F71°F0"0"
197992°F62°F0"0"
197883°F59°F0"0"
1977100°F70°F0"0"
1976100°F64°F0"0"
197592°F56°F0"0"
197483°F58°F2.36"0"
197390°F62°F0"0"
197288°F68°F0"0"
197184°F62°F0"0"

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