Elida, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 44 °F (low) to 73.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 15.4 Inches. Elida is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.1 °F | 53.6 °F | 0.57 in. |
| February | 27.9 °F | 58.6 °F | 0.32 in. |
| March | 34.2 °F | 66.3 °F | 0.76 in. |
| April | 41.2 °F | 74.9 °F | 0.7 in. |
| May | 51.1 °F | 83.4 °F | 1.46 in. |
| June | 60.5 °F | 91.7 °F | 1.84 in. |
| July | 64.4 °F | 91.7 °F | 2.54 in. |
| August | 63.2 °F | 90.3 °F | 2.44 in. |
| September | 56.3 °F | 84.3 °F | 2.1 in. |
| October | 44.7 °F | 74.9 °F | 1.46 in. |
| November | 33.3 °F | 62.5 °F | 0.67 in. |
| December | 25.9 °F | 53.6 °F | 0.57 in. |
| Annual | 44 °F | 73.8 °F | 15.43 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |