Cimarron Canyon State Park, NM

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Cimarron Canyon State Park in New Mexico
Cimarron Canyon State Park — Photo by Alexander Hatley, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Today’s Forecast:

☀
66°F
High: 70° | Low: 45°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KAXX
Observed at: 6:15 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 9 mph | Humidity: 31%
This Afternoon:Partly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind around 0 mph.
Tonight:Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunday:Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for hiking. High near 69°F. Light wind (10 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 15/100
Not Recommended for hiking. High near 62°F. Risk of rain (58%). Light wind (10 mph). Thunderstorms forecast or possible.

⛺ Camping

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for camping. High near 69°F. Light wind (10 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 15/100
Not Recommended for camping. High near 62°F. Risk of rain (58%). Light wind (10 mph). Thunderstorms forecast or possible.

🐟 Fishing

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for fishing. High near 69°F. Light wind (10 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 19/100
Not Recommended for fishing. High near 62°F. Risk of rain (58%). Light wind (10 mph). Thunderstorms forecast or possible.

About Cimarron Canyon State Park

This forecast point represents the main visitor approach and should be adjusted for elevation and exposure across the coverage area. Planning decisions include trout-stream flow, narrow-canyon runoff, rockfall, campground access and road ice.

Planning an Outing at Cimarron Canyon State Park

Check the exact road, trail, water, fire, park or operating notice before departure. Conditions near Cimarron may not represent the highest, most exposed or most remote part of the destination.

Weather Tips for Cimarron Canyon State Park

  • Carry water, sun protection and layers for rapid temperature changes.
  • Leave ridges, open water, washes and exposed ground before lightning arrives.
  • Check wind, smoke, fire restrictions and access for the specific activity.
  • Expect limited cell service and longer response times away from developed areas.

Nearby Towns and Areas

Use this forecast as practical context for:

  • Cimarron
  • Ute Park
  • Tolby Campground
  • Palisades Sill

Adjust the Day to the Forecast

Fish or hike a short reach near a dependable pullout when runoff rises; leave the canyon before hail, rockfall or road ice reduces options.

7-Day Forecast for Cimarron Canyon State Park

☀
66°F
High: 70° | Low: 45°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KAXX
Observed at: 6:15 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 9 mph | Humidity: 31%
Sat ⛅
70° 45°
0%
Sun ⛅
70° 49°
0%
Mon ⛈
63° 47°
58%
Tue 🌧
59° 45°
89%
Wed 🌧
57° 42°
72%
Thu ⛈
63° 41°
33%
Fri ☀
69° 44°
0%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

70° Sat 70° Sun 63° Mon 59° Tue 57° Wed 63° Thu 69° Fri

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

45° Sat 49° Sun 47° Mon 45° Tue 42° Wed 41° Thu 44° Fri

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Sat 100 Sun 21 Mon 21 Tue 21 Wed 65 Thu 100 Fri
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: September 26, 2026 7:32 pm CDT

Cimarron Canyon State Park Weather by Season

Winter

Ice can persist on shaded roads and trails even when open slopes are dry. Seasonal judgment must account for trout-stream flow, narrow-canyon runoff, rockfall, campground access and road ice.

Spring

Snowmelt and frontal wind change stream flow, rockfall and campground access. Seasonal judgment must account for trout-stream flow, narrow-canyon runoff, rockfall, campground access and road ice.

Summer

Canyon runoff can rise quickly after an upstream monsoon storm; leave before water arrives. Seasonal judgment must account for trout-stream flow, narrow-canyon runoff, rockfall, campground access and road ice.

Fall

Cooler fishing and hiking weather returns, followed by early ice on shaded bends. Seasonal judgment must account for trout-stream flow, narrow-canyon runoff, rockfall, campground access and road ice.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Approximate annual average temperature: roughly 48–58°F, strongly modified by elevation.
  • Annual snowfall: usually light and intermittent, though nearby high terrain receives much more.
  • Warmest period: June through August, with lower desert areas hottest before monsoon moisture peaks.
  • Summer monsoon: July into September is the principal thunderstorm period.
  • Best outdoor window: Varies by elevation; spring and fall favor lower terrain while summer favors early high-country starts.