Albuquerque, New Mexico has a Cold Desert Climate climate (Köppen classification: BWk). Average annual temperatures range from 4.8 °C (low) to 22.6 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 235.2 Millimeters. Albuquerque is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5.6 °C | 10.5 °C | 10.41 mm |
| February | -3.6 °C | 13.7 °C | 12.45 mm |
| March | -0.2 °C | 18.3 °C | 13.72 mm |
| April | 3.8 °C | 22.7 °C | 14.99 mm |
| May | 8.2 °C | 27.3 °C | 10.41 mm |
| June | 13.7 °C | 33.3 °C | 13.21 mm |
| July | 16.7 °C | 34.2 °C | 41.4 mm |
| August | 16.4 °C | 33 °C | 37.34 mm |
| September | 11.3 °C | 29.4 °C | 31.75 mm |
| October | 4.6 °C | 22.9 °C | 22.35 mm |
| November | -1.9 °C | 15.8 °C | 13.72 mm |
| December | -5.4 °C | 9.9 °C | 13.46 mm |
| Annual | 4.8 °C | 22.6 °C | 235.21 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BWk - Cold Desert Climate |