Carnuel, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 4.5 °C (low) to 20.2 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 384.3 Millimeters. Carnuel is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5.3 °C | 8 °C | 16.26 mm |
| February | -3.3 °C | 11 °C | 19.81 mm |
| March | -0.4 °C | 15.6 °C | 23.62 mm |
| April | 2.8 °C | 20.1 °C | 22.61 mm |
| May | 7.6 °C | 25.2 °C | 17.53 mm |
| June | 12.9 °C | 31.2 °C | 25.15 mm |
| July | 15.7 °C | 31.9 °C | 61.47 mm |
| August | 14.8 °C | 30.4 °C | 66.04 mm |
| September | 10.9 °C | 27 °C | 47.75 mm |
| October | 4.6 °C | 20.7 °C | 33.27 mm |
| November | -1.3 °C | 13.3 °C | 26.42 mm |
| December | -5.2 °C | 7.7 °C | 24.38 mm |
| Annual | 4.5 °C | 20.2 °C | 384.31 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 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 | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |