Rio Chiquito, New Mexico has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 36.2 °F (low) to 66 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 12.3 Inches. Rio Chiquito is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. 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 | 18.0 °F | 44.1 °F | 0.57 in. |
| February | 21.7 °F | 49.0 °F | 0.53 in. |
| March | 27.4 °F | 57.8 °F | 0.83 in. |
| April | 33.4 °F | 65.2 °F | 0.69 in. |
| May | 42.0 °F | 74.4 °F | 0.84 in. |
| June | 51.6 °F | 84.6 °F | 0.78 in. |
| July | 56.8 °F | 87.0 °F | 1.85 in. |
| August | 55.4 °F | 84.5 °F | 1.92 in. |
| September | 47.7 °F | 78.8 °F | 1.4 in. |
| October | 35.9 °F | 68.0 °F | 1.19 in. |
| November | 26.0 °F | 54.7 °F | 0.87 in. |
| December | 18.4 °F | 44.1 °F | 0.79 in. |
| Annual | 36.2 °F | 66 °F | 12.26 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 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |