Geography of Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Geography of Carlsbad Caverns National Park: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Guadalupe Mountains National Park is 24 mi to the south-west, White Sands National Park is 104 mi to the north-west, Big Bend National Park is 223 mi to the south and Rio Grande is 223 mi to the south.
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Coordinates: 32°8′52.4″N 104°33′24.1″W (32.1479, -104.5567)
Quick facts about Carlsbad Caverns National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| State | New Mexico |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 32°8′52.4″N 104°33′24.1″W (32.1479, -104.5567) |
| Established | 1930 |
| Known for | huge limestone caves and bat flights |
| Local time | 9:27 PM (UTC-06:00) |
| Best months | March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October |
| Climate | Semi-arid |
Summary
Carlsbad Caverns National Park is a national park in New Mexico. Carlsbad Caverns National Park is a US national park known for huge limestone caves and bat flights.
Right now it is 81°F (27°C) in Carlsbad Caverns National Park with clear. It feels like 74°F. Today runs from 68°F to 91°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Carlsbad Caverns National Park is March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is semi-arid. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. June is the warmest month with average highs near 88°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 29°F.
Nearby highlights include Guadalupe Mountains National Park, White Sands National Park, Rio Grande and Big Bend National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 91°F is 3.1°F above the 87°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. swimming is the strongest bet in Carlsbad Caverns National Park today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Carlsbad Caverns National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48° | 29° | 0,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 61° | 39° | 0,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 67° | 44° | 0,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 72° | 49° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 79° | 56° | 1,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 88° | 64° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 85° | 64° | 1,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 87° | 66° | 1,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 81° | 60° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 74° | 53° | 0,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 62° | 42° | 0,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 58° | 38° | 0,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Semi-arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Carlsbad Caverns National Park?
Carlsbad Caverns National Park is a national park in New Mexico. Its coordinates are 32.1479, -104.5567. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Carlsbad Caverns National Park right now?
It is currently 81°F (27°C) with clear. Humidity is 22% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit Carlsbad Caverns National Park?
March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Carlsbad Caverns National Park, which has a semi-arid climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Carlsbad Caverns National Park in?
Carlsbad Caverns National Park observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 9:27 PM.
What are the top things to do in Carlsbad Caverns National Park?
Popular options include Guadalupe Mountains National Park, White Sands National Park, Rio Grande and Big Bend National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 22, 2026 at 9:27 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
