Artesia, New Mexico has a Cold Desert Climate climate (Köppen classification: BWk). Average annual temperatures range from 8.1 °C (low) to 25.4 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 283.7 Millimeters. Artesia is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3.3 °C | 14.3 °C | 9.14 mm |
| February | -1.1 °C | 17.2 °C | 6.86 mm |
| March | 2.8 °C | 21.6 °C | 11.18 mm |
| April | 6.8 °C | 26.2 °C | 9.65 mm |
| May | 12.6 °C | 30.7 °C | 28.45 mm |
| June | 17.8 °C | 35.4 °C | 25.15 mm |
| July | 20.1 °C | 35.3 °C | 43.18 mm |
| August | 19.3 °C | 34.5 °C | 37.85 mm |
| September | 15 °C | 30.8 °C | 53.09 mm |
| October | 8.1 °C | 25.6 °C | 30.73 mm |
| November | 1.3 °C | 18.9 °C | 14.73 mm |
| December | -2.8 °C | 14.1 °C | 13.72 mm |
| Annual | 8.1 °C | 25.4 °C | 283.73 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BWk - Cold Desert Climate |