Socorro, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 5.1 °C (low) to 23.9 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 224.3 Millimeters. Socorro is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5.7 °C | 11.9 °C | 7.37 mm |
| February | -3.3 °C | 15.4 °C | 5.59 mm |
| March | 0.6 °C | 19.8 °C | 12.7 mm |
| April | 3.9 °C | 24.4 °C | 9.4 mm |
| May | 8.9 °C | 29.2 °C | 14.22 mm |
| June | 13.8 °C | 34.4 °C | 7.11 mm |
| July | 17 °C | 34.8 °C | 39.37 mm |
| August | 15.9 °C | 33.3 °C | 48.01 mm |
| September | 11.8 °C | 30.4 °C | 37.34 mm |
| October | 4.7 °C | 24.4 °C | 17.53 mm |
| November | -1.1 °C | 17.2 °C | 13.72 mm |
| December | -5.6 °C | 11.6 °C | 11.94 mm |
| Annual | 5.1 °C | 23.9 °C | 224.3 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 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 | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |