Albuquerque, New Mexico has a Cold Desert Climate climate (Köppen classification: BWk). Average annual temperatures range from 40.7 °F (low) to 72.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 9.3 Inches. Albuquerque is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.9 °F | 50.9 °F | 0.41 in. |
| February | 25.6 °F | 56.7 °F | 0.49 in. |
| March | 31.7 °F | 65.0 °F | 0.54 in. |
| April | 38.8 °F | 72.8 °F | 0.59 in. |
| May | 46.7 °F | 81.2 °F | 0.41 in. |
| June | 56.6 °F | 92.0 °F | 0.52 in. |
| July | 62.1 °F | 93.6 °F | 1.63 in. |
| August | 61.5 °F | 91.4 °F | 1.47 in. |
| September | 52.3 °F | 85.0 °F | 1.25 in. |
| October | 40.3 °F | 73.2 °F | 0.88 in. |
| November | 28.5 °F | 60.4 °F | 0.54 in. |
| December | 22.3 °F | 49.9 °F | 0.53 in. |
| Annual | 40.7 °F | 72.7 °F | 9.26 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BWk - Cold Desert Climate |