| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8b: 15°F to 20°F Zone 9a: 20°F to 25°F Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F Zone 7b: 5°F to 10°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8b: 15°F to 20°F Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F Zone 7b: 5°F to 10°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10F to 15F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid 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 88011 - Las Cruces, NM | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 26 | 30 | 35 | 42 | 50 | 60 | 66 | 64 | 57 | 44 | 32 | 26 | 44 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 57 | 62 | 69 | 76 | 85 | 93 | 94 | 91 | 86 | 77 | 65 | 56 | 76 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | .56 | .38 | .26 | .22 | .44 | .82 | 1.71 | 2.41 | 1.39 | 1.13 | .58 | .87 | 10.76 |