City of Rocks State Park, NM

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City of Rocks State Park in New Mexico
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Today’s Forecast:

☁
52°F
High: 53° | Low: 45°
Current Temperature
Partly Cloudy
Station: KSVC
Observed at: 7:55 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 5 mph | Humidity: 62%
Tonight:Mostly clear, with a low around 45. East northeast wind around 6 mph.
Friday:A slight chance of rain showers between 11am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 63, with temperatures falling to around 57 in the afternoon. East southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night:A chance of rain showers before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Fair
  65 /100

Fair for hiking. High near 62°F. Risk of evening rain (35%). Light wind (8 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 45/100
Use Caution for hiking. High near 58°F. Low rain risk (10%). Breezy winds (23 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

🚲 Biking

Use Caution
  45 /100

Use Caution for biking. High near 62°F. Risk of rain later today (35%). Light wind (8 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 43/100
Use Caution for biking. High near 58°F. Low rain risk (10%). Breezy winds (23 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

⛺ Camping

Fair
  65 /100

Fair for camping. High near 62°F. Risk of rain later today (35%). Light wind (8 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 44/100
Use Caution for camping. High near 58°F. Low rain risk (10%). Breezy winds (23 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Use Caution
  44 /100

Use Caution for outdoor events / activities. High near 62°F. Risk of rain later today (35%). Light wind (8 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 42/100
Use Caution for outdoor events / activities. High near 58°F. Low rain risk (10%). Breezy winds (23 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

About City of Rocks 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 exposed rocks, campground wind, heat, lightning, dark-sky programs and grassfire.

Planning an Outing at City of Rocks State Park

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

Weather Tips for City of Rocks 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:

  • Faywood
  • Deming
  • Cooke’s Range
  • Faywood Hot Springs

Adjust the Day to the Forecast

Shorten to the developed rock loop when heat or wind rises, and leave exposed formations before lightning disrupts camping or a night program.

7-Day Forecast for City of Rocks State Park

☁
52°F
High: 53° | Low: 45°
Current Temperature
Partly Cloudy
Station: KSVC
Observed at: 7:55 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 5 mph | Humidity: 62%
Fri ⛈
63° 43°
35%
Sat ⛅
58° 40°
10%
Sun ☀
60° 39°
0%
Mon ☀
59° 42°
0%
Tue ⛈
59° 41°
51%
Wed 🌧
54° 36°
16%
Thu ☀
58° --°
6%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

63° Fri 58° Sat 60° Sun 59° Mon 59° Tue 54° Wed 58° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

43° Fri 40° Sat 39° Sun 42° Mon 41° Tue 36° Wed 50° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 65 Fri 48 Sat 100 Sun 100 Mon 65 Tue 90 Wed 100 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 10:41 pm CST

City of Rocks State Park Weather by Season

Winter

Cold nights contrast with sunny days, and exposed camps remain vulnerable to wind. Seasonal judgment must account for exposed rocks, campground wind, heat, lightning, dark-sky programs and grassfire.

Spring

Dry wind and rising heat increase dehydration and grassfire concerns. Seasonal judgment must account for exposed rocks, campground wind, heat, lightning, dark-sky programs and grassfire.

Summer

Heat, lightning and gusty outflows make short dawn routes the conservative choice. Seasonal judgment must account for exposed rocks, campground wind, heat, lightning, dark-sky programs and grassfire.

Fall

Comfort improves after monsoon humidity eases, with cold nights returning quickly. Seasonal judgment must account for exposed rocks, campground wind, heat, lightning, dark-sky programs and grassfire.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Approximate annual average temperature: roughly 58–64°F, strongly modified by elevation.
  • Annual snowfall: limited at low elevations and not a primary planning factor.
  • 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.