Escondida, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 41.4 °F (low) to 74.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 8.9 Inches. Escondida 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 | 22.0 °F | 53.2 °F | 0.32 in. |
| February | 26.2 °F | 59.5 °F | 0.23 in. |
| March | 33.1 °F | 67.4 °F | 0.46 in. |
| April | 39.3 °F | 75.4 °F | 0.37 in. |
| May | 48.4 °F | 84.2 °F | 0.53 in. |
| June | 57.3 °F | 93.8 °F | 0.34 in. |
| July | 62.8 °F | 94.4 °F | 1.54 in. |
| August | 61.0 °F | 91.6 °F | 1.87 in. |
| September | 53.7 °F | 86.3 °F | 1.42 in. |
| October | 40.9 °F | 75.6 °F | 0.78 in. |
| November | 30.2 °F | 62.7 °F | 0.51 in. |
| December | 22.3 °F | 52.5 °F | 0.48 in. |
| Annual | 41.4 °F | 74.7 °F | 8.85 in. |
| 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 : 5°F to 10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |