Las Cruces, NM weather in July
In July, Las Cruces sees highs around 96°F and lows around 69°F: hot, with some rain. There are about 9 days with rain. It is one of the warmest months in Las Cruces. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 96°F
- Normal low
- 69°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 1.8 in total
- Muggy days
- 1
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 97°F | 95°F |
| Normal low | 68°F | 69°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 21% | 31% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:03 am / 8:18 pm | 6:21 am / 8:05 pm |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | 13.7 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
A typical July day
- 6 am74°Fdew point 57°F
- 9 am82°Fdew point 56°F
- Noon90°Fdew point 54°F
- 3 pm94°Fdew point 51°F
- 6 pm91°Fdew point 51°F
- 9 pm84°Fdew point 53°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from El Paso Intl Airport (42 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 41% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 25%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more27 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more1 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 1.8 in; a dry July brings about 1.1 in and a wet one about 2.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202016: average high 100°F
- Coolest July1991: average high 90°F
- Wettest July2008: 5.0 in
- Driest July2005: 0.5 in
- Highest reading107°F (July 14, 2020)
- Lowest reading56°F (July 1, 2004)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
July compared with June and August
| June | July | August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 96°F | 96°F | 94°F |
| Normal low | 64°F | 69°F | 68°F |
| Wet days | 3 | 9 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | 14.0 h | 13.3 h |
Highs change by 0°F from June and -2°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Cooler: Santa Fe, NM238 mi · high 86°F · 10 wet days
How Las Cruces ranks in July
- Normal high43rd warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 4 in New Mexico
- Wet days175th driest of 378
- Comfortable days301st most of 340
What to pack for Las Cruces in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 96°F
- Layers – afternoons near 96°F but nights near 69°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.0 hours of daylight and highs near 96°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 538 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Las Cruces in July?
The normal high is 96°F and the normal low is 69°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 107°F (most recently on July 14, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Las Cruces in July?
About 9 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.8 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (5.0 in); the driest was in 2005 (0.5 in).
Is July a good time to visit Las Cruces?
July ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Las Cruces (37 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 27 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is March.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: State Univ (USC00298535), 2.4 mi SSE of the city center, 3,886 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: El Paso Intl Airport (USW00023044), 42 mi SE of the city center, 3,918 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: El Paso International Airport (722700-23044), 42 mi SE of the city center, 3,944 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.