| 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 8a: 10°F to 15°F Zone 7b: 5°F to 10°F Zone 7a: 0°F to 5°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10F to 15F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | Apr. 1 - Apr. 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 88352 - Tularosa, NM | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 28 | 31 | 36 | 42 | 51 | 59 | 63 | 61 | 55 | 45 | 34 | 28 | 44 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 55 | 60 | 67 | 75 | 83 | 92 | 92 | 89 | 84 | 75 | 63 | 55 | 74 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | .56 | .5 | .44 | .31 | .64 | .85 | 1.95 | 2.09 | 1.5 | 1.28 | .72 | .93 | 11.76 |