Doña Ana County rain, outlook and forecast
On the Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map, most of Doña Ana County, NM showed no drought, though 13% at abnormally dry (D0); 0% of the county is in moderate drought (D1) or worse, down from 29% four weeks earlier. Over 90 days rain is at 169% of normal, and the last 30 days came in at 84% (below normal); the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 7–11 leans toward near-normal rain and the NWS forecast peaks at a 65% rain chance on today (high 78°). Doña Ana County is on FSA's 2026 LFP list with up to 2 monthly payments, and Santa Teresa is the closest USDA-reported sale barn at 34 miles.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 84% of normal
- Last 60 days 288% of normal
- Last 90 days 169% of normal
NOAA river forecast center rain (radar plus gauges) at the county center, Nov 1, 2026. Source.
Rain outlook
- 6-10 day outlook (Nov 7–11) Leans toward near-normal rain
- 8-14 day outlook (Nov 9–15) Leans toward near-normal rain
NOAA Climate Prediction Center precipitation outlook, issued Nov 1, 2026. Source.
Next 7 days
- Today Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, high 78°, low 54°, 65% rain, wind 9–23 mph
- Monday Sunny, high 70°, low 44°, 2% rain, wind 2–21 mph
- Tuesday Sunny, high 69°, low 43°, 0% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 73°, low 44°, 0% rain, wind 0–7 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 73°, low 45°, 0% rain, wind 1–2 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 71°, low 46°, 13% rain, wind 2 mph
- Saturday Sunny, high 72°, low 45°, 14% rain, wind 3–5 mph
National Weather Service forecast for the county center, updated Nov 1, 2026. Wind, warnings and burn bans.
Open loss windows
No open loss windows in Doña Ana County right now. A 30-day window opens when the county first hits severe drought (D2), jumps to D3 or D4, or after a blizzard, extreme heat or cold, flood or ice warning, a wildfire, or a USDA disaster designation. Keep a Drought Ledger.
Information only; not financial, tax or legal advice. FSA decides eligibility. Cownty sends nothing to FSA.
Drought-sale tax flag IRS list
Doña Ana County is on IRS Notice 2026-54 (severe or worse drought, Sep 1, 2025 to Aug 31, 2026).
Why it matters: if you sold breeding, dairy or draft livestock because of drought, the tax code may let you put off the gain (more time to buy replacement animals, or report the extra-sale income a year later). Your tax preparer decides whether either applies.
Work out your numbers and print a page for your preparer
Information only; not financial, tax or legal advice. Ask your tax preparer. FSA decides program eligibility. IRS Notice 2026-54 (PDF)
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Weather for Doña Ana County
Forecast for the center point of Doña Ana County.
- Today Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 78° 54° SSW 9–23 mph 65% rain
- Mon Sunny 70° 44° WSW 2–21 mph 2% rain
- Tue Sunny 69° 43° ENE 0–5 mph 0% rain
- Wed Sunny 73° 44° S 0–7 mph 0% rain
- Thu Sunny 73° 45° WNW 1–2 mph 0% rain
- Fri Mostly Sunny 71° 46° WNW 2 mph 13% rain
- Sat Sunny 72° 45° NNW 3–5 mph 14% rain
Forecast from the National Weather Service, updated Nov 1, 2026. Wind arrows point where the wind is going; the letters say where it comes from. Windy = 25 mph or more; freeze = a low of 32°F or less. Open the full forecast.
Burn ban
No state restrictions
New Mexico Forestry Division (state forester) restrictions for non-municipal, non-federal, non-Tribal land in Doña Ana County (source), as of Oct 6, 2026. County rules and federal-land rules are separate; check with the county before burning. Fetched Nov 1, 2026.
Weather warnings right now
None right now
National Weather Service active alerts for this county, as of Nov 1, 2026 (source). Fetched Nov 1, 2026.
Rainfall vs normal
How to read this
Bars are the rain that fell each month; the dashed line is a normal month (1991-2020 average). Bars below the line = drier than normal.
County-average precipitation, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. Normal = NCEI's own 1991-2020 average for each month (Sep 2026 normal 1.48 in; same month last year 2.06 in). NCEI posts each month around the 8th of the next and may revise recent months. Source: NOAA NCEI Climate at a Glance. Fetched Oct 30, 2026.
Wildfires
No current fire perimeter in the county
No current perimeter within 100 mi of the county center (83 mapped nationally).
Interagency fire outlines. Small or brand-new fires are often not mapped yet; call 911 for a fire you can see. Layer updated Nov 1, 2026. Source: National Interagency Fire Center. Fetched Nov 1, 2026.
Frost dates
Frost and freeze dates
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the weather stations nearest Doña Ana County. Frost = 32°F; hard freeze = 28°F.
State Univ weather station (6 mi away)
| Typical last spring frost | Typical first fall frost | |
|---|---|---|
| Frost (32°F) 241-day growing season |
Mar 12 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 2 |
Nov 13 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 30 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 270-day growing season |
Feb 26 1 year in 10 it's after Mar 15 |
Nov 24 1 year in 10 it's before Nov 9 |
Jornada Exp Range weather station (19 mi away)
| Typical last spring frost | Typical first fall frost | |
|---|---|---|
| Frost (32°F) 178-day growing season |
Apr 27 1 year in 10 it's after May 9 |
Oct 23 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 10 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 199-day growing season |
Apr 13 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 29 |
Nov 1 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 16 |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (State Univ, Jornada Exp Range), NOAA files as of Jun 27, 2023. Fetched Oct 18, 2026.
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Doña Ana County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Doña Ana County is on FSA's 2026 Livestock Forage Disaster Program county list, with up to 2 monthly payments for some pasture types. FSA decides each operation's eligibility; apply at your county FSA office by March 1 after the loss year.
What is the drought level in Doña Ana County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Doña Ana County was in no drought, and the worst part was abnormally dry (D0) on 13% of the county. 0 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Doña Ana County?
No burn ban is listed for Doña Ana County. Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Doña Ana County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Santa Teresa (34 mi), last report Oct 30, 2026; Roswell (153 mi), last report Oct 26, 2026; Belen (167 mi), last report Oct 30, 2026.
Source: USDA AMS Market News reports
What are the upcoming FSA and farm deadlines?
Next: Nov 10, 2026: First half of property taxes due to the county treasurer; Nov 20, 2026: Grapes 2027: last day to buy crop insurance. FSA program dates not posted officially are marked "confirm at source" on the calendar.
Source: official agency pages (see Calendar)
Information only; not financial or legal advice. FSA decides eligibility. Always check the linked official source.