Ribera, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 36.7 °F (low) to 68.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 15.4 Inches. Ribera 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. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.3 °F | 48.3 °F | 0.63 in. |
| February | 22.7 °F | 52.8 °F | 0.4 in. |
| March | 27.5 °F | 60.2 °F | 0.65 in. |
| April | 33.6 °F | 67.5 °F | 0.59 in. |
| May | 42.3 °F | 76.4 °F | 1.73 in. |
| June | 51.3 °F | 86.6 °F | 1.62 in. |
| July | 56.5 °F | 88.5 °F | 2.44 in. |
| August | 55.0 °F | 86.2 °F | 2.83 in. |
| September | 47.7 °F | 80.6 °F | 2.04 in. |
| October | 37.0 °F | 70.5 °F | 1.35 in. |
| November | 26.7 °F | 58.1 °F | 0.56 in. |
| December | 20.3 °F | 48.2 °F | 0.55 in. |
| Annual | 36.7 °F | 68.7 °F | 15.39 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 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 | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |