Golden, New Mexico has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 3.7 °C (low) to 18.5 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 379.2 Millimeters. Golden is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5.8 °C | 6.6 °C | 21.34 mm |
| February | -4 °C | 9.2 °C | 15.49 mm |
| March | -1.1 °C | 13.6 °C | 27.69 mm |
| April | 1.9 °C | 17.7 °C | 19.81 mm |
| May | 6.9 °C | 23.1 °C | 21.08 mm |
| June | 12.1 °C | 29.1 °C | 22.61 mm |
| July | 14.3 °C | 30.1 °C | 69.85 mm |
| August | 13.7 °C | 28.7 °C | 58.67 mm |
| September | 9.9 °C | 25.6 °C | 38.35 mm |
| October | 3.8 °C | 19.2 °C | 34.04 mm |
| November | -1.8 °C | 12.1 °C | 25.15 mm |
| December | -5.6 °C | 6.7 °C | 25.15 mm |
| Annual | 3.7 °C | 18.5 °C | 379.23 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 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 | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |