Golden, New Mexico has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 38.7 °F (low) to 65.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 14.9 Inches. Golden is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.6 °F | 43.8 °F | 0.84 in. |
| February | 24.8 °F | 48.6 °F | 0.61 in. |
| March | 30.1 °F | 56.5 °F | 1.09 in. |
| April | 35.4 °F | 63.9 °F | 0.78 in. |
| May | 44.5 °F | 73.5 °F | 0.83 in. |
| June | 53.7 °F | 84.4 °F | 0.89 in. |
| July | 57.8 °F | 86.2 °F | 2.75 in. |
| August | 56.6 °F | 83.7 °F | 2.31 in. |
| September | 49.8 °F | 78.0 °F | 1.51 in. |
| October | 38.9 °F | 66.5 °F | 1.34 in. |
| November | 28.8 °F | 53.7 °F | 0.99 in. |
| December | 21.9 °F | 44.0 °F | 0.99 in. |
| Annual | 38.7 °F | 65.2 °F | 14.93 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |