Garfield, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 7.4 °C (low) to 26 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 257.1 Millimeters. Garfield is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3 °C | 14.8 °C | 12.45 mm |
| February | -1.1 °C | 17.7 °C | 12.19 mm |
| March | 2.4 °C | 21.8 °C | 6.86 mm |
| April | 6.1 °C | 26.2 °C | 8.38 mm |
| May | 10.9 °C | 31 °C | 10.92 mm |
| June | 16.4 °C | 36.1 °C | 15.24 mm |
| July | 19.1 °C | 36.1 °C | 50.29 mm |
| August | 18.2 °C | 34.9 °C | 48.77 mm |
| September | 14.2 °C | 31.9 °C | 37.34 mm |
| October | 7.3 °C | 26.7 °C | 24.13 mm |
| November | 0.9 °C | 19.9 °C | 12.95 mm |
| December | -3.1 °C | 14.4 °C | 17.53 mm |
| Annual | 7.4 °C | 26 °C | 257.05 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 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 | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |