Weather on August 7 at Carlsbad Caverns

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

NMSouthwest4,400 ft elevation
Avg High96°F
Avg Low68°F
Warmest201192°F
Coldest199064°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 7th in Carlsbad Caverns National Park (via Carlsbad, NM) typically brings hot summer weather, with average highs around 96°F and lows near 68°F — a 28°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 7th was in 2011 (92°F average), while the coldest was 1990 (64°F) — a 28°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 13% of August 7th dates historically, with the wettest August 7th recording 1.02" of rain. The last decade has been 3.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 3.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for August 7th in Carlsbad Caverns? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.

Year by Year History

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
2025100°F65°F0"--
2024102°F73°F0"--
2023104°F71°F0.53"--
202296°F74°F0"--
202199°F65°F0"--
202099°F78°F0"0"
2019101°F74°F0"--
201893°F67°F0"0"
201799°F71°F0"0"
2016100°F72°F0"0"
2015104°F68°F0"--
201499°F68°F0"--
2013100°F72°F0"0"
201299°F71°F0"0"
2011104°F80°F0"--
201096°F69°F0"0"
200994°F67°F0"0"
2008102°F70°F0"0"
200791°F70°F0.66"0"
200695°F68°F0"--
200588°F65°F0"0"
200499°F67°F0"0"
200397°F70°F0"0"
200291°F67°F0"0"
200199°F67°F0"0"
200098°F69°F0.18"0"
199998°F70°F0"0"
199899°F63°F0"0"
199795°F61°F0.2"0"
199698°F71°F0"0"
199598°F68°F0"0"
1994101°F68°F0"0"
199398°F63°F0.25"0"
199299°F68°F0"0"
199191°F67°F0"0"
199071°F57°F1.02"0"
198989°F64°F0.36"0"
198889°F66°F0"0"
1987100°F71°F0"0"
198696°F67°F0"0"
1985100°F66°F0"0"
198497°F75°F0"0"
198395°F65°F0"0"
198297°F67°F0"0"
198198°F70°F0"0"
198099°F69°F0"0"
197993°F68°F0"0"
197889°F62°F0"0"
1977102°F75°F0"0"
1976100°F65°F0"0"
197592°F61°F0"0"
197483°F60°F0"0"
197398°F67°F0"0"
197291°F66°F0"0"
197181°F59°F0"0"

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