Carrizozo, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 5.4 °C (low) to 22.5 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 330 Millimeters. Carrizozo is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. 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 | -4.6 °C | 11.7 °C | 16.51 mm |
| February | -2.4 °C | 14.2 °C | 13.97 mm |
| March | 0.5 °C | 18.1 °C | 16.51 mm |
| April | 4 °C | 22.6 °C | 14.99 mm |
| May | 9 °C | 27.8 °C | 19.05 mm |
| June | 13.8 °C | 32.3 °C | 25.65 mm |
| July | 16.3 °C | 32.7 °C | 59.69 mm |
| August | 15.6 °C | 31.3 °C | 56.9 mm |
| September | 11.7 °C | 28.5 °C | 37.34 mm |
| October | 5.4 °C | 23.3 °C | 35.81 mm |
| November | -0.8 °C | 16.3 °C | 14.99 mm |
| December | -4.3 °C | 11.2 °C | 18.54 mm |
| Annual | 5.4 °C | 22.5 °C | 329.95 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 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |