Playas, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 45.1 °F (low) to 77.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 10.9 Inches. Playas is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.0 °F | 58.7 °F | 0.67 in. |
| February | 31.2 °F | 63.2 °F | 0.6 in. |
| March | 35.8 °F | 70.1 °F | 0.43 in. |
| April | 41.3 °F | 78.1 °F | 0.17 in. |
| May | 49.9 °F | 86.5 °F | 0.2 in. |
| June | 59.7 °F | 95.5 °F | 0.45 in. |
| July | 65.2 °F | 94.4 °F | 2.39 in. |
| August | 63.7 °F | 92.2 °F | 2.18 in. |
| September | 57.7 °F | 88.1 °F | 1.29 in. |
| October | 45.6 °F | 79.5 °F | 0.77 in. |
| November | 34.7 °F | 67.8 °F | 0.63 in. |
| December | 28.4 °F | 58.1 °F | 1.09 in. |
| Annual | 45.1 °F | 77.7 °F | 10.87 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |