| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 7a: 0°F to 5°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 7a: 0°F to 5°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | May 11 - May 20 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate | |
| Ecoregion: | 22i - San Juan/Chaco Tablelands and Mesas | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 61 - 90 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 87417 - Kirtland, NM | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 17 | 22 | 28 | 33 | 41 | 50 | 58 | 57 | 48 | 36 | 25 | 18 | 36 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 42 | 50 | 59 | 68 | 78 | 88 | 92 | 89 | 82 | 70 | 54 | 44 | 68 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | .73 | .66 | .8 | .6 | .52 | .25 | .77 | 1.1 | .9 | 1 | .8 | .59 | 8.71 |