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Carlsbad Caverns National Park - Climate


The weather in southern New Mexico can change quickly at any time of the year. Winter is often cold and dry with rare snow and ice storms. Spring is extremely windy. Summer is hot and violent lightening storms are not uncommon in the afternoon and evening. Fall is usually mild. Call (800) 432-4269 for road conditions in New Mexico and (505) 885-1848 for Carlsbad weather.

The cave climate is cool and varies little from the annual 56F (13C) average. A light jacket or sweater, and comfortable shoes with rubber soles for good traction are appropriate year-round.

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Outdoor Research

Price: $19.75

Outdoor Research Kid's Alpine Hat: Warm, peaked mountain hat get them ready to ski off the top and bomb down the mountain.

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Eagle Creek

Price: $34.95

Eagle Creek Simple Pouch:

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Mammut

$159.39 - $218.95
Reg: $218.95

Mammut Women's Ultimate Hoody: Wind blocking Gore Windstopper Shell with attached hood, hand pockets, and full side zip.

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Marmot

$165.11 - $198.95
Reg: $208.95

Marmot Pounder Plus 35 Degree Sleeping Bag:

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Carlsbad Caverns National Park - Climate

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