Sandia Heights, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 4.9 °C (low) to 19.9 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 359.4 Millimeters. Sandia Heights is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4.7 °C | 7.7 °C | 16.51 mm |
| February | -2.8 °C | 10.7 °C | 23.11 mm |
| March | 0.1 °C | 15.3 °C | 21.59 mm |
| April | 3.3 °C | 19.8 °C | 21.34 mm |
| May | 8.1 °C | 24.8 °C | 16.26 mm |
| June | 13.3 °C | 30.8 °C | 18.29 mm |
| July | 15.7 °C | 31.7 °C | 52.58 mm |
| August | 14.9 °C | 30.2 °C | 62.99 mm |
| September | 11.3 °C | 26.8 °C | 46.48 mm |
| October | 5.1 °C | 20.4 °C | 34.54 mm |
| November | -0.7 °C | 12.9 °C | 21.84 mm |
| December | -4.7 °C | 7.3 °C | 23.88 mm |
| Annual | 4.9 °C | 19.9 °C | 359.41 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |