| 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 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 87940 - Rincon, NM | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 24 | 27 | 33 | 40 | 49 | 57 | 63 | 62 | 55 | 42 | 31 | 24 | 42 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 58 | 63 | 69 | 77 | 85 | 94 | 94 | 92 | 87 | 77 | 66 | 57 | 77 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | .58 | .43 | .26 | .21 | .44 | .7 | 1.95 | 2.32 | 1.53 | 1.13 | .61 | .89 | 11.04 |