Fruitland, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 3.2 °C (low) to 21 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 190.5 Millimeters. Fruitland is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7 °C | 6.9 °C | 17.27 mm |
| February | -4.9 °C | 10.7 °C | 14.99 mm |
| March | -1.7 °C | 16.3 °C | 16.76 mm |
| April | 1.7 °C | 20.5 °C | 12.95 mm |
| May | 6.2 °C | 25.9 °C | 13.46 mm |
| June | 11.3 °C | 32.1 °C | 5.59 mm |
| July | 15.6 °C | 34.5 °C | 16.76 mm |
| August | 14.8 °C | 32.9 °C | 20.32 mm |
| September | 9.7 °C | 28.9 °C | 25.15 mm |
| October | 2.7 °C | 21.8 °C | 16.51 mm |
| November | -3.2 °C | 13.9 °C | 14.99 mm |
| December | -7.2 °C | 7.1 °C | 15.75 mm |
| Annual | 3.2 °C | 21 °C | 190.5 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| 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 | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |