| 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 88008 - Santa Teresa, NM | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 30 | 34 | 39 | 46 | 55 | 64 | 69 | 67 | 61 | 49 | 37 | 30 | 48 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 59 | 65 | 72 | 80 | 88 | 96 | 96 | 94 | 89 | 80 | 68 | 59 | 79 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | .49 | .36 | .21 | .15 | .4 | .76 | 1.48 | 2.02 | 1.43 | .95 | .41 | .73 | 9.4 |