Velarde, New Mexico has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 34.8 °F (low) to 68.1 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 11.2 Inches. Velarde is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.6 °F | 46.1 °F | 0.51 in. |
| February | 20.7 °F | 51.3 °F | 0.38 in. |
| March | 26.3 °F | 60.6 °F | 0.79 in. |
| April | 33.0 °F | 67.3 °F | 0.69 in. |
| May | 40.6 °F | 76.6 °F | 0.74 in. |
| June | 48.9 °F | 86.5 °F | 0.73 in. |
| July | 56.1 °F | 89.1 °F | 1.46 in. |
| August | 54.5 °F | 86.4 °F | 1.98 in. |
| September | 46.0 °F | 80.5 °F | 1.32 in. |
| October | 33.7 °F | 69.4 °F | 1.07 in. |
| November | 23.5 °F | 56.7 °F | 0.79 in. |
| December | 17.2 °F | 46.1 °F | 0.69 in. |
| Annual | 34.8 °F | 68.1 °F | 11.15 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |