Water Temperature of the Pecos River in Carlsbad, NM
Current Water Temperature
Feels brisk on entry. Great for short dips; wetsuit recommended for extended swimming or water sports.
Measurement Time: Monday, November 9, 2026, 10:00 PM MST
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Station Name: PECOS RIVER BELOW DARK CANYON AT CARLSBAD, NM
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 3,077 feet
Nearest Address:
Carlsbad, NM 88220
Eddy County
GPS Coordinates: 32.409275, -104.2149722
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Weather for Carlsbad, New Mexico
Current Weather

Humidity: 93%
Feels Like: 47.1°F
Wind: S 2.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 3.9 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 23%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0
Weather Forecast

Tue
H: 74°F
L: 49°F

Wed
H: 73°F
L: 50°F

Thu
H: 69°F
L: 49°F
Air Quality
Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:18 PM - 2:48 PM11:52 PM - 2:22 AM
Minor Periods
7:20 AM - 8:50 AM5:14 PM - 6:44 PM
Dense Fog Advisory issued November 9 at 11:49PM MST until November 10 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Effective: Mon November 9, 2026, 11:49 PM
Expires: Tue November 10, 2026, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico, Permian Basin, Davis Mountains, and Marfa Plateau. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MST /10 AM CST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Patchy fog will drop visibility quickly over short distances. Visibility may become severely restricted near rivers, bridges, and other low-lying areas.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 59.8°F
Average Humidity: 62%
Wind: 9.8 mph
UV Index: 4.9
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:18 PM - 2:48 PM11:52 PM - 2:22 AM
Minor Periods
7:20 AM - 8:50 AM5:14 PM - 6:44 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 60.8°F
Average Humidity: 44%
Wind: 16.8 mph
UV Index: 4.6
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:43 AM - 3:13 AM1:09 PM - 3:39 PM
Minor Periods
8:17 AM - 9:47 AM6:02 PM - 7:32 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 59°F
Average Humidity: 52%
Wind: 6.9 mph
UV Index: 4.9
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:35 AM - 4:05 AM2:01 PM - 4:31 PM
Minor Periods
9:09 AM - 10:39 AM6:53 PM - 8:23 PM
