Temperatures in the winter months (December, January, February) range from a monthly average low of 29.3°F to a monthly average high of 59.8°F. Temperatures can fall below 0°F, and have done so eight times since 1892. The coldest temperature ever recorded for Las Cruces is -10°F on January 11, 1962.

Does it snow in Las Cruces NM?

Snowfall totals



Reported numbers from the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network show south and east Las Cruces received the most snow. Also, El Paso and areas in southeast New Mexico received significantly more snow than Las Cruces.

What is the coldest month in Las Cruces?

December

The cool season lasts for 2.9 months, from November 20 to February 17, with an average daily high temperature below 65°F. The coldest month of the year in Las Cruces is December, with an average low of 33°F and high of 58°F.

Does Las Cruces have 4 seasons?

There are four seasons in Las Cruces: Windy season, Monsoon season, “But It’s A Dry Heat” season and Chile Roasting season. I moved here from a state renowned for wind: Kansas – tornadoes, Dorothy, the whole megillah; so I know wind. The difference between KS wind and NM wind is what is carried in and upon it.

How much snow in Las Cruces NM?

0″ over next 7 days.

Is Las Cruces a good place to live?

It is a great retirement town and a friendly community. The town is very quiet and the views are beautiful. Las Cruces is nice and is slowly expanding.

What is Las Cruces known for?

Las Cruces is the home of New Mexico State University (NMSU), New Mexico’s only land-grant university. The city’s major employer is the federal government on nearby White Sands Test Facility and White Sands Missile Range.

Does New Mexico get snow?

The first snowfall often occurs late in the summer for many of the higher peaks in northern New Mexico. In some years for many southern locations there is no snowfall, or the first snowfall occurs very late in the season.

What is the warmest city in New Mexico?

New Mexico

• Hottest city: Carlsbad.
• Number of days per year w/ temperature above 90℉: 105.
• Number of days per year w/ temperature above 100℉: 21.
• Average summer maximum temperature: 94.6℉
• Average summer minimum temperature: 66.5℉

Is it always windy in Las Cruces NM?

Las Cruces’ windy season often lasts from mid to late February through mid May.

Is Las Cruces windy?

Wind in Las Cruces is usually calm. The windiest month is April, followed by May and March.

Is Las Cruces a good place to retire?

Las Cruces is the best place to retire with these sunny advantages: Enjoy warm-weather health benefits. Experience the change of seasons in a temperate southwest environment. Live a carefree lifestyle with increased opportunities for outdoor fun.

What is the crime rate in Las Cruces New Mexico?

The Las Cruces NM crime rate for 2018 was 404.1 per 100,000 population, a 64.78% increase from 2016. The Las Cruces NM crime rate for 2016 was 245.24 per 100,000 population, a 6.45% decline from 2015.



Las Cruces NM Crime Rate 2003-2018.

City Name	Population	Rate
Las Cruces	102,203	404.10
Santa Fe	84,176	395.60
Edgewood	3,911	383.53
Ruidoso	7,718	375.75