Elephant Butte, New Mexico has a Cold Desert Climate climate (Köppen classification: BWk). Average annual temperatures range from 8.3 °C (low) to 24.8 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 248.9 Millimeters. Elephant Butte is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2.2 °C | 13.4 °C | 10.67 mm |
| February | -0.2 °C | 16.6 °C | 11.68 mm |
| March | 3.3 °C | 20.7 °C | 7.87 mm |
| April | 7.2 °C | 25.1 °C | 6.6 mm |
| May | 12.1 °C | 29.8 °C | 11.68 mm |
| June | 17.3 °C | 35.1 °C | 14.99 mm |
| July | 19.7 °C | 35.1 °C | 49.78 mm |
| August | 18.8 °C | 33.8 °C | 42.93 mm |
| September | 14.9 °C | 30.6 °C | 40.89 mm |
| October | 8.6 °C | 25.4 °C | 21.84 mm |
| November | 2.1 °C | 18.6 °C | 13.72 mm |
| December | -2.1 °C | 13 °C | 16.26 mm |
| Annual | 8.3 °C | 24.8 °C | 248.91 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BWk - Cold Desert Climate |