Lake Valley, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 36 °F (low) to 67.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 8.7 Inches. Lake Valley is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. 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 | 17.4 °F | 43.8 °F | 0.54 in. |
| February | 21.7 °F | 50.0 °F | 0.54 in. |
| March | 26.9 °F | 59.3 °F | 0.52 in. |
| April | 33.0 °F | 67.2 °F | 0.64 in. |
| May | 41.6 °F | 76.6 °F | 0.57 in. |
| June | 50.4 °F | 87.3 °F | 0.34 in. |
| July | 58.2 °F | 91.2 °F | 1.15 in. |
| August | 56.7 °F | 88.4 °F | 1.33 in. |
| September | 48.2 °F | 81.5 °F | 1.08 in. |
| October | 35.5 °F | 69.2 °F | 0.75 in. |
| November | 25.0 °F | 55.2 °F | 0.64 in. |
| December | 17.7 °F | 44.1 °F | 0.61 in. |
| Annual | 36 °F | 67.8 °F | 8.71 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 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |