Weather Forecast and Radar for Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Routes Running Nearby to Carlsbad Caverns National Park

• US-62 runs east-west beside the entrance to Carlsbad Caverns National Park.

• The I-10 runs east-west about 85 miles south of Carlsbad Caverns National Park.

Weather in Carlsbad Caverns National Park

In Carlsbad Caverns National Park, the summers are hot; the winters are short, cold, snowy, and windy; and it is mostly clear year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 31°F to 96°F and is rarely below 20°F or above 104°F.

The hot season lasts for 4 months, from May to September, with an average daily high temperature above 88°F. The hottest month of the year in Carlsbad Caverns National Park is July, with an average high of 95°F and low of 70°F.

The cold season lasts for 3 months, from November to February, with an average daily high temperature below 65°F. The coldest month of the year in Carlsbad Caverns National Park is December, with an average low of 32°F and high of 59°F.

A total of 4 historical tornado events that had recorded magnitude of 2 or above found in or near Carlsbad, NM.

Fast Facts About Carlsbad Caverns National Park

The park was established in 1930.

Major Cities Nearby Carlsbad Caverns National Park

• El Paso, Texas (roughly 110 miles to the west)
• Albuquerque, New Mexico (roughly 222 miles to the northwest)

This map shows the current & 7-day weather forecast, weather alerts, and weather radar for Carlsbad Caverns National Park.