Sanostee, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 3.1 °C (low) to 19.9 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 199.4 Millimeters. Sanostee 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. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7.3 °C | 6.4 °C | 10.92 mm |
| February | -5.1 °C | 9.9 °C | 10.41 mm |
| March | -2.1 °C | 14.8 °C | 11.43 mm |
| April | 1.8 °C | 19.4 °C | 8.64 mm |
| May | 6.1 °C | 24.6 °C | 12.7 mm |
| June | 11.1 °C | 31.3 °C | 6.86 mm |
| July | 15.2 °C | 33.1 °C | 29.72 mm |
| August | 14.4 °C | 31.3 °C | 37.59 mm |
| September | 9.9 °C | 27.6 °C | 26.92 mm |
| October | 2.9 °C | 20.7 °C | 17.02 mm |
| November | -2.9 °C | 12.7 °C | 12.95 mm |
| December | -7.2 °C | 6.6 °C | 14.22 mm |
| Annual | 3.1 °C | 19.9 °C | 199.38 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 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 |