What is today's weather forecast for Fort Stanton, NM?

Today's forecast for Fort Stanton shows a high of 72 degrees and a low of 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny, with a high near 72.

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

The 7-day forecast for Fort Stanton shows highs from 54 to 73 degrees and lows from 36 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 3 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Fort Stanton, NM this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Fort Stanton this week. Precipitation chances: Tuesday (20% chance), Wednesday (30% chance), Thursday (30% chance).

How accurate is the Fort Stanton weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Fort Stanton 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.

Fort Stanton, NM Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Switch to Metric Units

68°F
Feels Like 68°F

Humidity 21% Dew Point 27°F Wind WSW 14 MPH Gusts 22 Barometer 30.22 in.767.6 mm

Solar Rad 380 w/m² Visibility 10 mi.

Report from a NOAA weather station 2.3 miles S of central Fort Stanton
at 2:35 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

Cooling trend continues with high temperatures dropping from 72°F to 54°F. Some precipitation possible with wintry mix on at least one day.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 3°F above the historical average for November. Normal highs for this period are around 60°F with lows around 29°F.

This Date in Weather History

1964 - With the help of a fresh three inch cover of snow, the temperature at Ely, NV, dipped to 15 degrees below zero to establish an all-time record low for the month of November. That record of -15 degrees was later equalled on the 19th of November in 1985.

Fort Stanton, NM 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Friday Nov 14

Day: Sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Saturday Nov 15

Day: Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West wind around 10 mph.

Sunday Nov 16

Day: Sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 10 to 20 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Breezy.

Monday Nov 17

Day: Sunny, with a high near 60.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Tuesday Nov 18

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Wednesday Nov 19

Day: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.

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 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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