Alamogordo Weather and 7-Day Forecast
Today's forecast for Alamogordo, Cloudcroft and White Sands, straight from the National Weather Service, plus what the weather is really like here year round.
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Sun times today
Sunrise
6:26 AM
Sunset
5:10 PM
Alamogordo sits at about 4,300 feet, so evenings cool off fast once the sun drops, even in summer.
7-Day Forecast for Alamogordo
Up the Mountain or Out to the Dunes?
Cloudcroft is only about 30 minutes away but sits more than 4,000 feet higher, so it's often 10 to 20 degrees cooler. Pack a jacket.
Alamogordo
Elevation about 4,300 ft
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Cloudcroft
Elevation about 8,650 ft
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White Sands
Elevation about 4,000 ft
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What's the Weather Really Like in Alamogordo?
Moving here or PCSing to Holloman? Here's what to expect through the year.
Spring: Wind Season
March through May is our windy stretch. Expect gusty afternoons and the occasional dust day. Keep your car windows up and secure anything light in the yard.
Summer: Hot Days, Monsoon Storms
June is usually the hottest, driest month. From about July into September, the monsoon brings afternoon thunderstorms that cool things off and turn the desert green for a few weeks.
Fall: The Best Time of Year
Warm, sunny days and crisp nights. Perfect for White Sands, Oliver Lee and the fall colors up in Cloudcroft and High Rolls.
Winter: Mild and Sunny
Most winter days are sunny and mild, with cold nights. Snow in town is rare and melts fast, but Cloudcroft and Ski Cloudcroft get real snow, so check the forecast before driving Highway 82.
Frequently Asked Questions
How hot does Alamogordo get in summer?
Normal highs peak around 95 degrees from late June through mid July. Afternoon monsoon storms often cool things off from July into September.
How cold does Alamogordo get in winter?
Normal winter highs are in the low to mid 50s, with nights near freezing. Most winter days are still sunny.
Does it snow in Alamogordo?
Snow in town is rare and usually melts the same day. Cloudcroft, about 30 minutes up the mountain, gets regular snow in winter.
When is the windy season in Alamogordo?
Spring, from about March through May, brings the strongest and most frequent winds. Gusty afternoons and occasional blowing dust are common then.
Thinking about making Alamogordo home?
Let's TalkForecast data: National Weather Service, El Paso/Santa Teresa office (weather.gov), updated automatically. For official warnings, always check weather.gov. Normal temperatures: NOAA 1991 to 2020 climate normals for the Alamogordo weather station.