| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F Zone 7b: 5°F to 10°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F Zone 7b: 5°F to 10°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 | |
| 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 88330 - Holloman Air Force Base, NM | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 24 | 27 | 33 | 40 | 50 | 59 | 64 | 62 | 55 | 42 | 30 | 23 | 42 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 57 | 62 | 70 | 78 | 87 | 95 | 96 | 93 | 88 | 78 | 65 | 56 | 77 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | .61 | .4 | .28 | .28 | .52 | .95 | 1.44 | 2.14 | 1.45 | 1.12 | .61 | .84 | 10.64 |