Playas, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 7.3 °C (low) to 25.4 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 276.1 Millimeters. Playas is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. 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 | -2.2 °C | 14.8 °C | 17.02 mm |
| February | -0.4 °C | 17.3 °C | 15.24 mm |
| March | 2.1 °C | 21.2 °C | 10.92 mm |
| April | 5.2 °C | 25.6 °C | 4.32 mm |
| May | 9.9 °C | 30.3 °C | 5.08 mm |
| June | 15.4 °C | 35.3 °C | 11.43 mm |
| July | 18.4 °C | 34.7 °C | 60.71 mm |
| August | 17.6 °C | 33.4 °C | 55.37 mm |
| September | 14.3 °C | 31.2 °C | 32.77 mm |
| October | 7.6 °C | 26.4 °C | 19.56 mm |
| November | 1.5 °C | 19.9 °C | 16 mm |
| December | -2 °C | 14.5 °C | 27.69 mm |
| Annual | 7.3 °C | 25.4 °C | 276.11 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 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 | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |