Weather forecast for todayLa Plata, NM

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 10:14 am MDT

  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Fair
Fair
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphESE 120°
  • Humidity: 56%
  • Dewpoint: 34°F
  • Pressure: 30.55"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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Currently, stable weather conditions keep the day fair and comfortable.
The temperature is a brisk 48.2°F. The current temperature is relatively far from the maximum of 66.2°F anticipated for today.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 66°F
  • 39°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSE 144°
  • Humidity: 37%
  • UV index: 5
  • Sunrise: 7:22 am MDT
  • Sunset: 6:33 pm MDT
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Today, in La Plata, a glowing sky and minimal clouds are expected.
Temperature readings are anticipated to span from a high of a comfortable 66.2°F to a low of a wintry 39.2°F.
Today's highest temperature is anticipated to match the regular high for October at 64°F.
Sunrise was at 7:22 am and sunset will be at 6:33 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 11min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 5 pm 64°C.
Coldest hour: 1 am 43°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 1%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 11 am
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphSE 124°
  • Humidity: 49%
  • Pressure: 30.39"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 12 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphSE 134°
  • Humidity: 43%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 5
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  • 1 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSE 137°
  • Humidity: 39%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 5
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  • 2 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphSE 145°
  • Humidity: 35%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 5
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  • 3 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSSE 148°
  • Humidity: 29%
  • Pressure: 30.18"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 4 pm
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    64°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSSE 147°
  • Humidity: 26%
  • Pressure: 30.12"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 5 pm
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    64°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSSE 153°
  • Humidity: 26%
  • Pressure: 30.09"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 6 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphSSE 162°
  • Humidity: 30%
  • Pressure: 30.09"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:33 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphESE 109°
  • Humidity: 34%
  • Pressure: 30.09"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphNE 56°
  • Humidity: 37%
  • Pressure: 30.12"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphNE 49°
  • Humidity: 44%
  • Pressure: 30.12"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphNE 54°
  • Humidity: 45%
  • Pressure: 30.15"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 46°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphNE 54°
  • Humidity: 46%
  • Pressure: 30.18"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in La Plata, a combination of clear and cloudy weather is forecasted.
The temperature will be between a maximum of 64.4°F and a minimum of 46.4°F. The warmest part of the day will be at 4 pm and 5 pm.
Today, the forecasted high aligns close to the average peak in October. Forecasts indicate a night temperature also a couple of degrees lower than the usual October minimum of 45°F.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 16:14:24 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Currently (10:14 am MDT) it is 48.2°F in La Plata.

On Saturday, in La Plata, mainly sunny conditions will dominate the day.

Today, the highest temperature will be 66.2°F, while the lowest temperature will be 39.2°F.
The maximum temperature will be in line with the average highest temperature of 64°F in October. The lowest temperature will be a couple of degrees lower than the average low of 45°F.

On Saturday, in La Plata, sunrise was at 7:22 am and sunset will be at 6:33 pm (MDT).

Today, the daylight will last for 11h and 11min.