Chili, New Mexico has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 1.8 °C (low) to 20.3 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 268.2 Millimeters. Chili is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -8.2 °C | 8.1 °C | 11.68 mm |
| February | -6.2 °C | 10.9 °C | 8.89 mm |
| March | -2.9 °C | 15.9 °C | 14.48 mm |
| April | 0.8 °C | 19.9 °C | 13.97 mm |
| May | 5.1 °C | 25 °C | 19.56 mm |
| June | 9.9 °C | 30.6 °C | 16.76 mm |
| July | 13.8 °C | 32 °C | 41.66 mm |
| August | 12.8 °C | 30.4 °C | 48.77 mm |
| September | 8.2 °C | 27.2 °C | 33.02 mm |
| October | 1.4 °C | 21.1 °C | 27.69 mm |
| November | -4.6 °C | 14 °C | 16.51 mm |
| December | -8.1 °C | 8.2 °C | 15.24 mm |
| Annual | 1.8 °C | 20.3 °C | 268.23 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -23.3°C to -20.6°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |