Truth or Consequences, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 46.7 °F (low) to 78 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 10 Inches. Truth or Consequences is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.6 °F | 57.5 °F | 0.44 in. |
| February | 31.3 °F | 63.0 °F | 0.36 in. |
| March | 37.7 °F | 70.4 °F | 0.24 in. |
| April | 44.4 °F | 78.8 °F | 0.25 in. |
| May | 53.4 °F | 87.2 °F | 0.33 in. |
| June | 62.9 °F | 96.7 °F | 0.64 in. |
| July | 67.7 °F | 96.6 °F | 2.1 in. |
| August | 66.1 °F | 94.4 °F | 1.74 in. |
| September | 58.9 °F | 88.6 °F | 1.84 in. |
| October | 46.9 °F | 79.1 °F | 0.97 in. |
| November | 35.4 °F | 66.6 °F | 0.48 in. |
| December | 27.8 °F | 56.6 °F | 0.63 in. |
| Annual | 46.7 °F | 78 °F | 10.02 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°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 |