Sanostee, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 37.5 °F (low) to 67.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 7.9 Inches. Sanostee is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.9 °F | 43.5 °F | 0.43 in. |
| February | 22.8 °F | 49.8 °F | 0.41 in. |
| March | 28.2 °F | 58.7 °F | 0.45 in. |
| April | 35.2 °F | 67.0 °F | 0.34 in. |
| May | 43.0 °F | 76.2 °F | 0.5 in. |
| June | 51.9 °F | 88.4 °F | 0.27 in. |
| July | 59.4 °F | 91.5 °F | 1.17 in. |
| August | 57.9 °F | 88.4 °F | 1.48 in. |
| September | 49.9 °F | 81.6 °F | 1.06 in. |
| October | 37.2 °F | 69.2 °F | 0.67 in. |
| November | 26.8 °F | 54.8 °F | 0.51 in. |
| December | 19.1 °F | 43.8 °F | 0.56 in. |
| Annual | 37.5 °F | 67.7 °F | 7.85 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |