| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | 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 6b: -5°F to 0°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 7a: 0F to 5F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | May 1 - May 10 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate | |
| Ecoregion: | 24a - Chihuahuan Basins and Playas | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 91 - 120 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 87801 - Socorro, NM | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 21 | 25 | 31 | 37 | 46 | 54 | 60 | 58 | 51 | 39 | 28 | 21 | 39 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 53 | 60 | 68 | 75 | 83 | 92 | 93 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 62 | 53 | 74 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | .36 | .37 | .39 | .35 | .57 | .66 | 1.46 | 2.18 | 1.66 | 1.23 | .54 | .63 | 10.4 |