Vaughn, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 4.1 °C (low) to 20.5 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 331.7 Millimeters. Vaughn is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5.2 °C | 9.4 °C | 11.94 mm |
| February | -3.9 °C | 11.8 °C | 7.37 mm |
| March | -1.2 °C | 16.2 °C | 10.16 mm |
| April | 2.1 °C | 20.4 °C | 11.68 mm |
| May | 7.3 °C | 24.9 °C | 25.15 mm |
| June | 12.3 °C | 30.5 °C | 39.62 mm |
| July | 14.8 °C | 31.3 °C | 50.55 mm |
| August | 14.1 °C | 29.9 °C | 67.06 mm |
| September | 10.3 °C | 26.8 °C | 45.72 mm |
| October | 4.3 °C | 21.3 °C | 36.32 mm |
| November | -1.2 °C | 14.6 °C | 13.97 mm |
| December | -4.9 °C | 9.3 °C | 12.19 mm |
| Annual | 4.1 °C | 20.5 °C | 331.73 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 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 |