Elida, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 6.7 °C (low) to 23.2 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 391.9 Millimeters. Elida is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. 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 | -3.8 °C | 12 °C | 14.48 mm |
| February | -2.3 °C | 14.8 °C | 8.13 mm |
| March | 1.2 °C | 19.1 °C | 19.3 mm |
| April | 5.1 °C | 23.8 °C | 17.78 mm |
| May | 10.6 °C | 28.6 °C | 37.08 mm |
| June | 15.8 °C | 33.2 °C | 46.74 mm |
| July | 18 °C | 33.2 °C | 64.52 mm |
| August | 17.3 °C | 32.4 °C | 61.98 mm |
| September | 13.5 °C | 29.1 °C | 53.34 mm |
| October | 7.1 °C | 23.8 °C | 37.08 mm |
| November | 0.7 °C | 16.9 °C | 17.02 mm |
| December | -3.4 °C | 12 °C | 14.48 mm |
| Annual | 6.7 °C | 23.2 °C | 391.93 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 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 | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |