Weather in Sunland Park, New Mexico
Saguaro crowns open white. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Clear—92°66°
- SundayMay 17Clear—91°62°
- MondayMay 18Clear—87°61°
- TuesdayMay 19Overcast—88°65°
- WednesdayMay 20Overcast—89°68°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast—88°67°
- FridayMay 22Clear12%88°65°
- PM 2.5
- 4.7 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 38.4 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 2.7 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 125.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.2 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 12:26 PM
- Moonset
- 2:22 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Saguaro crowns open white
Sunland Park at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 7°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: February 26 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of May 17, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
Sunland Park's warmest month is July (~84°F mean) and its coldest is December (~46°F). Rainfall peaks in August (1.7 inches) and bottoms out in April (0.2 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47° | 0.4″ | 1 |
| February | 52° | 0.4″ | 1 |
| March | 59° | 0.2″ | 1 |
| April | 67° | 0.2″ | 1 |
| May | 75° | 0.4″ | 1 |
| June | 84° | 0.7″ | 2 |
| July | 84° | 1.6″ | 4 |
| August | 83° | 1.7″ | 4 |
| September | 77° | 1.5″ | 3 |
| October | 67° | 0.6″ | 2 |
| November | 55° | 0.4″ | 1 |
| December | 46° | 0.6″ | 2 |
Regional context
Sunland Park sits within a hot desert climate region — a cohort that shares similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions across nearby cities.
Similar climates: Albuquerque, NM, Las Cruces, NM, Rio Rancho, NM, Farmington, NM, South Valley, NM.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Sunland Park?
- Sunland Park's last spring frost typically falls around mid-March, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Sunland Park?
- August is the wettest month with about 1.7 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 9 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Sunland Park?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 84°F.
- What is the coldest month in Sunland Park?
- December is typically coldest, averaging about 46°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Sunland Park?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-March); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Sunland Park get?
- Sunland Park averages about 22 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Sunland Park?
- Sunland Park's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Sunland Park, New Mexico sits in a hot desert climate zone. January means hover near 47°F while July averages 84°F — a 38°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Sunland Park receives about 9 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 22 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (31.8°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation — all of which shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.