What is today's weather forecast for Elk, NM?

Today's forecast for Elk shows a high of 77 degrees and a low of 43 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny, with a high near 77.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Elk, NM?

The 7-day forecast for Elk shows highs from 60 to 80 degrees and lows from 36 to 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 2 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Elk, NM this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Elk this week. Precipitation chances: Wednesday (30% chance), Thursday (30% chance).

How accurate is the Elk weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Elk forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Elk, NM Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

Switch to Metric Units

79°F
Feels Like 79°F

Humidity 14% Dew Point 27°F Wind SW 7 MPH Gusts 12 Barometer 30.12 in.765 mm

Solar Rad 549 w/m²

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 6.9 miles ESE of central Elk
at 1:00 PM Fri, Nov 14, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

FriNov 14

SatNov 15

SunNov 16

MonNov 17

TueNov 18

WedNov 19

20%

ThuNov 20

30%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures start near 77°F, reaching 80°F before cooling to 60°F, then recovering to 60°F by week's end. Some rain possible with at least 2 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 12°F above the historical average for November. Normal highs for this period are around 58°F with lows around 29°F.

This Date in Weather History

1987 - The first major snowstorm of the season hit the Southern and Central Rockies, producing 12 inches at the Brian Head ski resort in Utah overnight. Strong and gusty winds associated with the storm reached 52 mph at Ruidoso NM. In the eastern U.S., the temperature at Washington D.C. soared to 68 degrees, just three days after being buried under more than a foot of snow.

Elk, NM 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Friday Nov 14

Day: Sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

Night: Clear, with a low around 43. West wind around 5 mph.

Saturday Nov 15

Day: Sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind around 10 mph.

Sunday Nov 16

Day: Sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Breezy.

Monday Nov 17

Day: Sunny, with a high near 68.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Tuesday Nov 18

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 68.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Wednesday Nov 19

Day: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.

Night: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Nov 20

Day: A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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