Hobbs, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 8.2 °C (low) to 24.4 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 344.7 Millimeters. Hobbs 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 Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2.5 °C | 13.4 °C | 12.95 mm |
| February | -0.8 °C | 16 °C | 12.45 mm |
| March | 2.8 °C | 20.4 °C | 17.78 mm |
| April | 6.8 °C | 25.1 °C | 18.03 mm |
| May | 12.5 °C | 29.7 °C | 39.37 mm |
| June | 17.5 °C | 34.1 °C | 37.85 mm |
| July | 19.4 °C | 34.6 °C | 47.75 mm |
| August | 18.7 °C | 33.5 °C | 46.74 mm |
| September | 14.8 °C | 29.6 °C | 57.4 mm |
| October | 8.7 °C | 24.9 °C | 24.89 mm |
| November | 2 °C | 18.1 °C | 14.99 mm |
| December | -1.9 °C | 13.7 °C | 14.48 mm |
| Annual | 8.2 °C | 24.4 °C | 344.68 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| 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 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |