Vado, New Mexico has a Cold Desert Climate climate (Köppen classification: BWk). Average annual temperatures range from 49.3 °F (low) to 79 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 8.6 Inches. Vado is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 through the first frost around Nov. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.1 °F | 59.1 °F | 0.39 in. |
| February | 34.3 °F | 64.4 °F | 0.44 in. |
| March | 40.7 °F | 72.2 °F | 0.25 in. |
| April | 47.2 °F | 79.8 °F | 0.21 in. |
| May | 55.9 °F | 88.6 °F | 0.23 in. |
| June | 65.9 °F | 97.3 °F | 0.77 in. |
| July | 69.7 °F | 96.5 °F | 1.44 in. |
| August | 68.4 °F | 94.2 °F | 1.82 in. |
| September | 61.8 °F | 89.1 °F | 1.31 in. |
| October | 50.0 °F | 80.3 °F | 0.76 in. |
| November | 37.7 °F | 68.5 °F | 0.34 in. |
| December | 30.3 °F | 58.5 °F | 0.66 in. |
| Annual | 49.3 °F | 79 °F | 8.62 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BWk - Cold Desert Climate |