| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 6b: -5°F to 0°F Zone 7b: 5°F to 10°F Zone 7a: 0°F to 5°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 6a: -10°F to -5°F Zone 6b: -5°F to 0°F Zone 7b: 5°F to 10°F Zone 7a: 0°F to 5°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 7a: 0F to 5F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | Jun. 1 - Jun. 10 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate | |
| Ecoregion: | 23e - Conifer Woodlands and Savannas | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 31 - 45 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 87043 - Placitas, NM | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 19 | 23 | 28 | 33 | 42 | 50 | 56 | 54 | 48 | 36 | 26 | 19 | 36 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 45 | 50 | 55 | 65 | 75 | 85 | 87 | 84 | 78 | 67 | 54 | 45 | 66 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | .81 | .68 | .94 | .74 | 1.14 | 1.11 | 2.38 | 2.49 | 1.67 | 1.54 | .99 | .85 | 15.33 |