Lea County, NM Weather Forecast

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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Wind: 10 mph SE
Tuesday

Rain showers likely before 9am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

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Current forecast coverage spans 4 of 4 mapped cities in Lea County.

Page Snapshot

Page focus
county weather
Forecast window
May 26 to May 30, 2026
Latest sync
May 24, 2026 10:14 AM MDT
Forecast office
MAF
Source
NOAA / NWS
Next High
76°F
Tuesday
Next Low
56°F
Tuesday Night
Rain Outlook
6
Periods mentioning precipitation
Windiest
10 to 15 mph
Friday

Daily Outlook

Today
May 26
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
76 °F
/ 56°F
Wind 10 mph
Wed
May 27
Sunny
83 °F
/ 58°F
Wind 5 to 10 mph
Thu
May 28
Sunny
89 °F
/ 61°F
Wind 10 mph
Fri
May 29
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
90 °F
/ 60°F
Wind 10 to 15 mph
Sat
May 30
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
89 °F
/ 59°F
Wind 5 to 10 mph

This Week in Lea County

Friday looks like the warmest upcoming period in Lea County at 90 degrees F.

Tuesday Night is the coolest period ahead with temperatures near 56 degrees F.

The strongest winds are forecast for Friday at about 10 to 15 mph S.

Precipitation is mentioned in 6 upcoming forecast periods.

Forecast Details

Last updated
May 24, 2026 10:14 AM MDT
Coverage
6 days
Time zone
America/Denver
Forecast office
MAF
Radar station
KMAF

Weather data is provided by the National Weather Service and refreshed automatically for U.S. locations.

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Extended Forecast

Tuesday Night
May 26
56°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
5 to 10 mph SE

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday
May 27
83°F
Sunny
5 to 10 mph SE

Sunny, with a high near 83.

Wednesday Night
May 27
58°F
Mostly Clear
10 mph SE

Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

Thursday
May 28
89°F
Sunny
10 mph SE

Sunny, with a high near 89.

Thursday Night
May 28
61°F
Mostly Clear
10 mph SE

Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

Friday
May 29
90°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
10 to 15 mph S

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Friday Night
May 29
60°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
5 to 15 mph S

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Saturday
May 30
89°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 10 mph S

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Saturday Night
May 30
59°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
10 mph SE

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Detailed Forecast

Period Conditions Temp Wind
Tuesday
May 26
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
76°F
10 mph
SE
Tuesday Night
May 26
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
56°F
5 to 10 mph
SE
Wednesday
May 27
Sunny
83°F
5 to 10 mph
SE
Wednesday Night
May 27
Mostly Clear
58°F
10 mph
SE
Thursday
May 28
Sunny
89°F
10 mph
SE
Thursday Night
May 28
Mostly Clear
61°F
10 mph
SE
Friday
May 29
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
90°F
10 to 15 mph
S
Friday Night
May 29
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
60°F
5 to 15 mph
S
Saturday
May 30
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
89°F
5 to 10 mph
S
Saturday Night
May 30
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
59°F
10 mph
SE
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Weather data provided by the National Weather Service (NOAA). Forecast pages update automatically as new periods are synced for each supported U.S. location.