Socorro, Texas has a Cold Desert Climate climate (Köppen classification: BWk). Average annual temperatures range from 10.3 °C (low) to 26.9 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 223 Millimeters. Socorro is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Feb. 21 - Feb. 29 through the first frost around Nov. 21 - Nov. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -0.8 °C | 15.7 °C | 10.67 mm |
| February | 1.9 °C | 18.7 °C | 11.94 mm |
| March | 5.6 °C | 23 °C | 6.35 mm |
| April | 9.7 °C | 27.6 °C | 5.08 mm |
| May | 14.6 °C | 32.5 °C | 8.13 mm |
| June | 19.7 °C | 37.2 °C | 20.32 mm |
| July | 21.4 °C | 36.8 °C | 42.67 mm |
| August | 20.7 °C | 35.6 °C | 37.85 mm |
| September | 17.2 °C | 32.5 °C | 32.26 mm |
| October | 10.3 °C | 27.7 °C | 20.07 mm |
| November | 3.7 °C | 20.8 °C | 11.18 mm |
| December | -0.9 °C | 15.2 °C | 16.51 mm |
| Annual | 10.3 °C | 26.9 °C | 223.03 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 21 - Nov. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Feb. 21 - Feb. 29 |
| Average Days With Frost | 20-30 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b : -9.4°C to -6.7°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BWk - Cold Desert Climate |