| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8b: 15°F to 20°F Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F Zone 7b: 5°F to 10°F Zone 7a: 0°F to 5°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 Zone 7a: 0°F to 5°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10F to 15F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 | |
| 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 88310 - Alamogordo, NM | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 28 | 32 | 37 | 44 | 53 | 61 | 65 | 63 | 57 | 46 | 34 | 28 | 46 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 55 | 61 | 67 | 75 | 84 | 88 | 92 | 90 | 85 | 76 | 64 | 55 | 74 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | .71 | .47 | .44 | .3 | .59 | .98 | 2.02 | 2.26 | 1.76 | 1.34 | .7 | .92 | 12.49 |