Newkirk, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 6 °C (low) to 23.1 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 379.5 Millimeters. Newkirk is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4.6 °C | 11.8 °C | 8.89 mm |
| February | -2.9 °C | 14.3 °C | 8.38 mm |
| March | 0.4 °C | 18.6 °C | 18.8 mm |
| April | 4.3 °C | 22.7 °C | 22.1 mm |
| May | 9.9 °C | 27.8 °C | 30.99 mm |
| June | 15.1 °C | 33.2 °C | 41.4 mm |
| July | 17.7 °C | 34.3 °C | 65.79 mm |
| August | 16.8 °C | 32.9 °C | 68.58 mm |
| September | 12.9 °C | 29.3 °C | 46.74 mm |
| October | 6.1 °C | 23.6 °C | 40.64 mm |
| November | -0.2 °C | 16.9 °C | 12.19 mm |
| December | -4.1 °C | 11.8 °C | 14.99 mm |
| Annual | 6 °C | 23.1 °C | 379.49 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -20.6°C to -17.8°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |