| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8b: 15°F to 20°F Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8b: 15°F to 20°F Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10F to 15F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | BWk - Cold Desert Climate | |
| Ecoregion: | 24a - Chihuahuan Basins and Playas | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 121 - 150 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 79916 - Fort Bliss, TX | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 29 | 33 | 39 | 46 | 55 | 64 | 68 | 66 | 60 | 48 | 36 | 29 | 48 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 58 | 64 | 71 | 79 | 87 | 96 | 96 | 93 | 88 | 79 | 66 | 58 | 78 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | .5 | .39 | .22 | .22 | .44 | .87 | 1.51 | 1.94 | 1.58 | .96 | .46 | .77 | 9.85 |