Carlsbad weather in November
In November, Carlsbad sees average daytime highs of 66°F and overnight lows near 42°F, with 0.7 in of precipitation across 2.8 wet days and about 10.3 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 70°F in the first days to 62°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 65% of the time in November, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 42 min at the start of November to 10 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Carlsbad's 4th-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Carlsbad's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 66°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- 42°
- 4th coldest
- Precipitation
- 0.7 in
- 2.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 h 18 min
- 6:33 AM – 4:51 PM
- Cloud cover
- 31%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 8 mph
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.74 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.5
- out of 10
Carlsbad is city in and county seat of Eddy County, New Mexico, United States.
- Density
- 355/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1888
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Highs ease over the month, from about 70°F in the first days to 62°F by the end.
A typical November day in Carlsbad reaches about 66°F in the afternoon and slips back to 42°F overnight — a 24°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 52°F and 78°F. Set against its neighbours, November runs about 12°F cooler than October and about 8°F warmer than December.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 71 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 |
| Avg low (°F) | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71 | 46 |
| 2 | 70 | 46 |
| 3 | 70 | 46 |
| 4 | 70 | 45 |
| 5 | 69 | 45 |
| 6 | 69 | 45 |
| 7 | 69 | 44 |
| 8 | 68 | 44 |
| 9 | 68 | 44 |
| 10 | 67 | 43 |
| 11 | 67 | 43 |
| 12 | 67 | 43 |
| 13 | 66 | 42 |
| 14 | 66 | 42 |
| 15 | 66 | 42 |
| 16 | 65 | 41 |
| 17 | 65 | 41 |
| 18 | 65 | 41 |
| 19 | 65 | 40 |
| 20 | 64 | 40 |
| 21 | 64 | 40 |
| 22 | 64 | 39 |
| 23 | 64 | 39 |
| 24 | 63 | 39 |
| 25 | 63 | 38 |
| 26 | 63 | 38 |
| 27 | 62 | 38 |
| 28 | 62 | 38 |
| 29 | 62 | 37 |
| 30 | 61 | 37 |
How November really feels in Carlsbad
Once humidity and wind are folded in, November averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 3 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in November is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Carlsbad weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 9th-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58° / 33° | 0.6 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 10.1 | 5.2 |
| Feb | 63° / 38° | 0.6 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 10.8 | 6.8 |
| Mar | 71° / 44° | 0.7 | 3 | 0.1 | 11.8 | 8.1 |
| Apr | 79° / 51° | 0.7 | 2 | 0 | 12.8 | 8.3 |
| May | 88° / 61° | 1.1 | 4.1 | 0 | 13.6 | 5.5 |
| Jun | 95° / 69° | 0.7 | 4.1 | 0 | 14.1 | 2.9 |
| Jul | 95° / 72° | 1.2 | 5.3 | 0 | 13.9 | 2.8 |
| Aug | 93° / 71° | 1.2 | 6.2 | 0 | 13.2 | 3.5 |
| Sep | 87° / 64° | 1.6 | 5.2 | 0 | 12.2 | 5.7 |
| Oct | 77° / 53° | 1.2 | 4.3 | 0.1 | 11.2 | 8.1 |
| Nov | 66° / 42° | 0.7 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 10.3 | 7.5 |
| Dec | 58° / 34° | 0.7 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 9.9 | 5.2 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 65% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 12% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 24%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 77 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 |
| Cloudier (%) | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 77 | 23 |
| 2 | 76 | 24 |
| 3 | 76 | 24 |
| 4 | 76 | 24 |
| 5 | 76 | 24 |
| 6 | 75 | 25 |
| 7 | 75 | 25 |
| 8 | 76 | 24 |
| 9 | 76 | 24 |
| 10 | 75 | 25 |
| 11 | 76 | 24 |
| 12 | 76 | 24 |
| 13 | 76 | 24 |
| 14 | 76 | 24 |
| 15 | 76 | 24 |
| 16 | 77 | 23 |
| 17 | 77 | 23 |
| 18 | 77 | 23 |
| 19 | 78 | 22 |
| 20 | 78 | 22 |
| 21 | 78 | 22 |
| 22 | 77 | 23 |
| 23 | 77 | 23 |
| 24 | 77 | 23 |
| 25 | 76 | 24 |
| 26 | 76 | 24 |
| 27 | 75 | 25 |
| 28 | 74 | 26 |
| 29 | 73 | 27 |
| 30 | 72 | 28 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Carlsbad gets around 0.7 in of rain and snow over 2.8 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 10% and peaks near 12% on the wettest days, and about 0 day brings snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Snow chance (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 1 |
| 2 | 12 | 1 |
| 3 | 11 | 1 |
| 4 | 11 | 1 |
| 5 | 11 | 1 |
| 6 | 11 | 1 |
| 7 | 11 | 1 |
| 8 | 10 | 1 |
| 9 | 10 | 1 |
| 10 | 10 | 1 |
| 11 | 10 | 1 |
| 12 | 9 | 1 |
| 13 | 9 | 1 |
| 14 | 9 | 1 |
| 15 | 9 | 1 |
| 16 | 9 | 1 |
| 17 | 9 | 1 |
| 18 | 9 | 1 |
| 19 | 8 | 1 |
| 20 | 8 | 1 |
| 21 | 8 | 2 |
| 22 | 8 | 2 |
| 23 | 8 | 2 |
| 24 | 8 | 2 |
| 25 | 9 | 3 |
| 26 | 9 | 3 |
| 27 | 9 | 3 |
| 28 | 10 | 3 |
| 29 | 10 | 3 |
| 30 | 10 | 3 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the dry band about 99% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 97 | 97 | 97 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Comfortable (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 97 | 3 |
| 2 | 97 | 3 |
| 3 | 97 | 3 |
| 4 | 98 | 2 |
| 5 | 98 | 2 |
| 6 | 98 | 2 |
| 7 | 99 | 1 |
| 8 | 99 | 1 |
| 9 | 99 | 1 |
| 10 | 99 | 1 |
| 11 | 99 | 1 |
| 12 | 99 | 1 |
| 13 | 100 | 0 |
| 14 | 100 | 0 |
| 15 | 100 | 0 |
| 16 | 100 | 0 |
| 17 | 100 | 0 |
| 18 | 100 | 0 |
| 19 | 100 | 0 |
| 20 | 100 | 0 |
| 21 | 100 | 0 |
| 22 | 100 | 0 |
| 23 | 100 | 0 |
| 24 | 100 | 0 |
| 25 | 100 | 0 |
| 26 | 100 | 0 |
| 27 | 100 | 0 |
| 28 | 100 | 0 |
| 29 | 100 | 0 |
| 30 | 100 | 0 |
Wind in November
Winds average 8 mph in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 8 mph on the calmest days to 8 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | light breeze |
| 2 | 8 | light breeze |
| 3 | 8 | light breeze |
| 4 | 8 | light breeze |
| 5 | 8 | light breeze |
| 6 | 8 | light breeze |
| 7 | 8 | light breeze |
| 8 | 8 | light breeze |
| 9 | 8 | light breeze |
| 10 | 8 | light breeze |
| 11 | 8 | light breeze |
| 12 | 8 | light breeze |
| 13 | 8 | light breeze |
| 14 | 8 | light breeze |
| 15 | 8 | light breeze |
| 16 | 8 | light breeze |
| 17 | 8 | light breeze |
| 18 | 8 | light breeze |
| 19 | 8 | light breeze |
| 20 | 8 | light breeze |
| 21 | 8 | light breeze |
| 22 | 8 | light breeze |
| 23 | 8 | light breeze |
| 24 | 8 | light breeze |
| 25 | 8 | light breeze |
| 26 | 8 | light breeze |
| 27 | 8 | light breeze |
| 28 | 8 | light breeze |
| 29 | 8 | light breeze |
| 30 | 8 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 10 h 42 min at the start of November to 10 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 42 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 6:20 AM to 6:45 AM, and sunset from 5:01 PM to 4:47 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:45 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:00 | 4:59 | 4:58 | 4:57 | 4:57 | 4:56 | 4:55 | 4:55 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:53 | 4:52 | 4:52 | 4:51 | 4:51 | 4:51 | 4:50 | 4:50 | 4:49 | 4:49 | 4:49 | 4:49 | 4:48 | 4:48 | 4:48 | 4:48 | 4:48 | 4:47 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.7 | 6:20 | 5:01 |
| 2 | 10.7 | 6:20 | 5:01 |
| 3 | 10.6 | 6:21 | 5:00 |
| 4 | 10.6 | 6:22 | 4:59 |
| 5 | 10.6 | 6:23 | 4:58 |
| 6 | 10.6 | 6:24 | 4:57 |
| 7 | 10.5 | 6:25 | 4:57 |
| 8 | 10.5 | 6:26 | 4:56 |
| 9 | 10.5 | 6:27 | 4:55 |
| 10 | 10.5 | 6:28 | 4:55 |
| 11 | 10.4 | 6:28 | 4:54 |
| 12 | 10.4 | 6:29 | 4:54 |
| 13 | 10.4 | 6:30 | 4:53 |
| 14 | 10.4 | 6:31 | 4:52 |
| 15 | 10.3 | 6:32 | 4:52 |
| 16 | 10.3 | 6:33 | 4:51 |
| 17 | 10.3 | 6:34 | 4:51 |
| 18 | 10.3 | 6:35 | 4:51 |
| 19 | 10.2 | 6:36 | 4:50 |
| 20 | 10.2 | 6:37 | 4:50 |
| 21 | 10.2 | 6:37 | 4:49 |
| 22 | 10.2 | 6:38 | 4:49 |
| 23 | 10.2 | 6:39 | 4:49 |
| 24 | 10.1 | 6:40 | 4:49 |
| 25 | 10.1 | 6:41 | 4:48 |
| 26 | 10.1 | 6:42 | 4:48 |
| 27 | 10.1 | 6:43 | 4:48 |
| 28 | 10.1 | 6:43 | 4:48 |
| 29 | 10.1 | 6:44 | 4:48 |
| 30 | 10.0 | 6:45 | 4:47 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 3.74 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.29 kWh/m² to a high of 7.86 kWh/m² in June across the year — November's 3.74 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 14 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 15 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 16 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 17 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 18 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 19 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 20 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 21 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 22 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 23 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 24 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 25 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 26 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 27 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 28 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 29 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 30 | 3.4 | Moderate |
Is November a good time to visit Carlsbad?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is one of the better times to visit Carlsbad for general sightseeing.
What to pack for Carlsbad in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Carlsbad sees daytime highs around 66°F and nights near 42°F. Worth packing: a warm layer.
UV index in Carlsbad in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 5 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Carlsbad peaks around June 23 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 19 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 4 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | Moderate |
| Feb | 5 | High |
| Mar | 7 | Very high |
| Apr | 10 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 7 | High |
| Nov | 5 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Carlsbad in November
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where November falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Carlsbad is worst in July — around 16 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.7× the cleanest month (October, 9 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 13 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Moderate |
| Feb | 13 | Moderate |
| Mar | 13 | Moderate |
| Apr | 14 | Moderate |
| May | 14 | Moderate |
| Jun | 15 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 12 | Moderate |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 9 | Good |
| Nov | 11 | Good |
| Dec | 13 | Moderate |
Where is Carlsbad?
Carlsbad sits at 32.4°N, 104.2°W, 3,100 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Hobbs, 66 mi away.
Topography around Carlsbad
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Carlsbad.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Carlsbad has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 144 ft around an average of 3,123 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 991 ft; within 50 miles, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 5,561 ft.
The land around Carlsbad is covered by artificial surfaces (39%) and shrubs (25%) within 2 miles, grassland (58%) and shrubs (24%) within 10 miles, and grassland (68%) and shrubs (21%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Carlsbad (32.4207°, -104.2288°, elevation 3,100 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).