Sandia Heights, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 40.8 °F (low) to 67.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 14.2 Inches. Sandia Heights is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.5 °F | 45.8 °F | 0.65 in. |
| February | 26.9 °F | 51.2 °F | 0.91 in. |
| March | 32.1 °F | 59.5 °F | 0.85 in. |
| April | 38.0 °F | 67.6 °F | 0.84 in. |
| May | 46.5 °F | 76.6 °F | 0.64 in. |
| June | 55.9 °F | 87.5 °F | 0.72 in. |
| July | 60.3 °F | 89.0 °F | 2.07 in. |
| August | 58.8 °F | 86.4 °F | 2.48 in. |
| September | 52.3 °F | 80.2 °F | 1.83 in. |
| October | 41.2 °F | 68.8 °F | 1.36 in. |
| November | 30.8 °F | 55.2 °F | 0.86 in. |
| December | 23.6 °F | 45.1 °F | 0.94 in. |
| Annual | 40.8 °F | 67.7 °F | 14.15 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |