Las Cruces weather radar
The radar map centred on Las Cruces: rain, snow and storms over the last hour, with a new image every 2 minutes. Tap the map to check how heavy the rain is at any spot.
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Nearest weather radars
The nearest radar is El Paso (United States), 49 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 0.6 km above the city, so it picks up even light rain from low clouds here.
| Radar | Country | Distance | Beam height over the city |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso | United States | 49 km | 0.6 km |
| Holloman Afb | United States | 105 km | 1.6 km |
| Albuquerque | United States | 316 km | 8.6 km |
Rain and snow through the year
The wettest month in Las Cruces is July (an average of 51 mm), the driest is April (8 mm). On average 242 mm of rain and snow falls in a year.
Long-term average precipitation: NASA POWER.
More about this place
Weather radar for nearby cities
- El Paso weather radar67 km
- Juárez weather radar72 km
- Albuquerque weather radar308 km
- Tucson weather radar390 km
- Nogales weather radar409 km
- Odessa weather radar419 km
FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Las Cruces?
The nearest weather radar is El Paso (United States), 49 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 0.6 km above the city.
How often does the Las Cruces radar update?
A new radar image arrives every 2 minutes, and the slider below the map shows the last hour, so you can see which way the rain is moving.
What is the wettest month in Las Cruces?
Based on NASA POWER long-term averages, July is the wettest month (51 mm) and April the driest (8 mm).
Does the radar show thunderstorms and lightning?
Yes. Storms show up as yellow, red and purple patches, which means a strong echo from heavy rain and hail. White marks are lightning flashes from the last 15 minutes detected by satellite.
Data sources
NOAA/NWS Multi-Radar Multi-Sensor (MRMS), public domain. Climate: NASA POWER. Map: OpenFreeMap © OpenStreetMap contributors. Data sources