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Carlsbad, NM (Eddy County)
Elevation: 3111 feet above sea level.
Population density: 903 people per square mile.
Land area: 28.4 square miles.

Races in Carlsbad:

* White Non-Hispanic (58.8%)
* Hispanic (36.7%)
* Other race (15.8%)
* Two or more races (2.5%)
* Black (2.2%)
* American Indian (1.9%)

Violent Crimes 2008                       Property Crimes 2008
Murder, Man-Slaughter - 2                 Burglary - 265
Forcible Rape - 30                            Larceny, Theft - 801
Robbery - 10                                    Motor Vehicle Theft - 45
Aggravated Assault - 152                   Arson - 14

Carlsbad, NM Weather Facts

Carlsbad, NM climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 95.80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 27.50 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 28 degrees Fahrenheit, and relatively big during winter with an average difference of 31 degrees Fahrenheit.
Rainfall is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is September with an average rainfall of 2.90 Inches.

The annual average precipitation at Carlsbad is 14.15 Inches.

Annual
Max      °F 78.3
Mean    °F 62.8
Min       °F 47.2

Nearest Big Cities (Population 100,000+)
El Paso - 140.0 Miles
Lubbock - 159.3 Miles
Albuquerque - 231.0 Miles
Amarillo - 237.7 Miles
Abilene - 262.4 Miles
Wichita Falls - 347.7 Miles
Tucson - 391.7 Miles
San Antonio - 398.3 Miles
Ft Worth - 403.1 Miles
Pueblo - 404.1 Miles

Nearby Towns & Cities
Carlsbad North - 0.1 Miles
Loving - 12.1 Miles
Artesia - 30.9 Miles
Hope - 39.9 Miles
Lake Arthur - 40.7 Miles
Hagerman - 48.4 Miles
Dexter - 54.4 Miles
Eunice - 62.5 Miles
Lovington - 62.7 Miles
Jal - 64.2 Miles

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