Cochiti Lake, New Mexico has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 4.4 °C (low) to 21.4 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 303 Millimeters. Cochiti Lake 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. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5.9 °C | 8.9 °C | 17.53 mm |
| February | -3.9 °C | 11.9 °C | 12.45 mm |
| March | -0.6 °C | 16.9 °C | 18.29 mm |
| April | 2.9 °C | 21.1 °C | 15.75 mm |
| May | 7.8 °C | 26.2 °C | 21.84 mm |
| June | 13.3 °C | 32.4 °C | 18.54 mm |
| July | 16.2 °C | 33.4 °C | 48.77 mm |
| August | 15.2 °C | 31.9 °C | 47.24 mm |
| September | 11.1 °C | 28.8 °C | 35.31 mm |
| October | 4.2 °C | 22.6 °C | 30.73 mm |
| November | -2 °C | 14.4 °C | 19.81 mm |
| December | -5.7 °C | 8.7 °C | 16.76 mm |
| Annual | 4.4 °C | 21.4 °C | 303.02 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 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 | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |