Santa Clara, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 40.2 °F (low) to 71.1 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 16.6 Inches. Santa Clara is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.1 °F | 53.2 °F | 1.09 in. |
| February | 26.5 °F | 56.9 °F | 0.92 in. |
| March | 31.1 °F | 63.0 °F | 0.63 in. |
| April | 36.7 °F | 70.4 °F | 0.37 in. |
| May | 44.7 °F | 78.7 °F | 0.53 in. |
| June | 53.5 °F | 88.3 °F | 0.85 in. |
| July | 59.2 °F | 88.4 °F | 3.61 in. |
| August | 58.2 °F | 85.7 °F | 3.02 in. |
| September | 51.7 °F | 80.9 °F | 2.22 in. |
| October | 40.8 °F | 72.7 °F | 1.06 in. |
| November | 30.6 °F | 61.5 °F | 1.09 in. |
| December | 24.8 °F | 52.9 °F | 1.22 in. |
| Annual | 40.2 °F | 71.1 °F | 16.61 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°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 |