| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8b: 15°F to 20°F Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F Zone 7b: 5°F to 10°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8b: 15°F to 20°F 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. 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: | 121 - 150 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 88012 - Las Cruces, NM | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 25 | 28 | 34 | 40 | 49 | 59 | 65 | 63 | 56 | 43 | 31 | 25 | 43 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 56 | 61 | 68 | 76 | 85 | 94 | 94 | 91 | 86 | 77 | 64 | 56 | 76 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | .56 | .39 | .27 | .22 | .44 | .85 | 1.84 | 2.38 | 1.5 | 1.15 | .61 | .89 | 11.09 |