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Weather Conditions for Artesia, New Mexico : Eddy County
Issued: 12:36 pm MDT Oct 7, 2026 Latitude: 32.8423345 Longitude: -104.4032963 View on Google Maps

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Sunny on This Afternoon Mostly Clear on Tonight Mostly Sunny on Thursday Sunny on Friday Sunny on Saturday Sunny on Sunday Sunny on Columbus Day 20% chance of thunderstorms on Tuesday
High: 84°F Low: 60°F High: 83°F High: 83°F High: 86°F High: 91°F High: 91°F High: 86°F
Low: 59°F Low: 60°F Low: 62°F Low: 64°F Low: 65°F  
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Hourly forecast

Artesia, nm · Next 24 hours · Eastern time (EST/EDT)

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Current Conditions at
ARTESIA - (KATS)
79°
Clear
as of 12:55 PM MDST
Rel. Humidity: 47%
Dew Point: 57°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 30.12 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
7 MPH
140° Southeast
Cloud Level(s): Clear
Current Conditions at
CARLSBAD - (KCNM)
81°
Clear
as of 12:53 PM MDST
Rel. Humidity: 42%
Dew Point: 55°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 30.12 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
Calm
Cloud Level(s): Clear
Current Conditions at
HOBBS - (KHOB)
82°
Partly Cloudy
as of 12:50 PM MDST
Rel. Humidity: 34%
Dew Point: 52°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 30.11 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
9 MPH
130° Southeast
Cloud Level(s): Scattered at 6000ft
Sunny on This Afternoon This Afternoon... Sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Mostly Clear on Tonight Tonight... Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Mostly Sunny on Thursday Thursday... Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Mostly Clear on Thursday Night Thursday Night... Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunny on Friday Friday... Sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Clear on Friday Night Friday Night... Clear, with a low around 60.

Sunny on Saturday Saturday... Sunny, with a high near 86.

Cloudy on Saturday Night Saturday Night... Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Sunny on Sunday Sunday... Sunny, with a high near 91.

Mostly Clear on Sunday Night Sunday Night... Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

Sunny on Columbus Day Columbus Day... Sunny, with a high near 91.

10% chance of thunderstorms Monday Night Monday Night... A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

20% chance of thunderstorms Tuesday Tuesday... A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

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Sun Almanac for Artesia, New Mexico
Astronomical Sunrise 05:34 AM?Astronomical sunrise occurs when the Sun is 18° below the horizon and the sky begins to brighten from a completly darkened state.
Nautical Sunrise 06:03 AM?Nautical sunrise (or nautical dawn) is the precise moment when the sun's center is 12° below the horizon in the morning. It marks the beginning of nautical twilight, allowing pilots/mariners to see the horizon.
Civil Sunrise 06:32 AM?Civil sunrise is the moment in the morning when the sun's center is 6° below the horizon. It marks the start of morning civil twilight, providing enough natural light for most, outdoor activities without artificial lighting. It typically occurs roughly 20-30 minutes before actual sunrise.
Sunrise 06:56 AM?Sunrise (or sunup) is the moment when the upper rim of the Sun appears on the horizon in the morning. It marks the end of the twilight phase, often accompanied by distinct atmospheric colors.

Daylight: 11 Hours 38 Minutes?Daylight hours are the period of time between local sunrise and sunset, representing the daily portion of sunlight. These hours change in length based on season, Earth's tilt, and latitude.

Sunset 6:34 PM?The sunset is defined in astronomy as the moment the upper limb of the Sun disappears below the horizon. It marks the end of daylight and is often accompanied by distinct atmospheric colors. It also signals the beginning of twilight.
Civil Sunset 6:59 PM?Civil sunset (or evening civil twilight) occurs when the center of the sun is 6° below the horizon, marking the end of the brightest twilight phase. It typically occurs roughly 20-30 minutes after sunset, providing enough light for most outdoor activities to continue without artificial light.
Nautical Sunset 7:28 PM?Nautical sunset occurs when the sun's center is 12° below the horizon, marking the end of nautical twilight. This phase, following civil twilight, allows the horizon to remain visible, enabling mariners to take accurate star sights for navigation. The sky is dark, but some ambient light remains
Astronomical Sunset 7:56 PM?Astronomical sunrise occurs when the Sun drops to 18° below the horizon. This causes the sky to enter a completly darkened state.

Civil Rise to Set: 12 Hours 27 Minutes
Nautical Rise to Set: 13 Hours 25 Minutes
Astro Rise to Set: 14 Hours 22 Minutes

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Moon Almanac for Artesia, New Mexico
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 9%
Moon Age: 26.6 Days
Moon is currently above the horizon
Distance from Moon to Earth: 233,294 miles
Upcoming Lunar Events for
Artesia:
Next EventEvent TimeIllum

Moonset:04:57 pm Wed8.7%
Moonrise:04:56 am Thu5.9%
High Moon:11:15 am Thu4.6%
Moonset:05:25 pm Thu3.5%
New Moon: Thu Sep 10
First Quarter: Fri Sep 18
Full Moon: Sat Sep 26
Last Quarter: Sat Oct 3
New Moon: Sat Oct 10
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