| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F Zone 7b: 5°F to 10°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | 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. 21 - Oct. 31 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | BWk - Cold Desert 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 88210 - Artesia, NM | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 23 | 26 | 33 | 41 | 51 | 60 | 64 | 62 | 55 | 42 | 31 | 23 | 43 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 56 | 62 | 70 | 77 | 86 | 93 | 94 | 91 | 85 | 77 | 65 | 57 | 76 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | .41 | .44 | .28 | .53 | 1.28 | 1.85 | 1.45 | 2.22 | 2.53 | 1.3 | .68 | .57 | 13.53 |