Virden, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 45 °F (low) to 79.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 10.6 Inches. Virden is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.2 °F | 60.0 °F | 0.87 in. |
| February | 30.7 °F | 64.7 °F | 0.92 in. |
| March | 35.4 °F | 71.6 °F | 0.55 in. |
| April | 40.8 °F | 79.9 °F | 0.15 in. |
| May | 49.3 °F | 88.5 °F | 0.26 in. |
| June | 58.9 °F | 97.8 °F | 0.32 in. |
| July | 66.5 °F | 97.6 °F | 1.98 in. |
| August | 65.6 °F | 95.1 °F | 1.87 in. |
| September | 58.5 °F | 90.7 °F | 1.28 in. |
| October | 45.3 °F | 81.9 °F | 0.68 in. |
| November | 33.9 °F | 69.3 °F | 0.6 in. |
| December | 27.5 °F | 59.3 °F | 1.16 in. |
| Annual | 45 °F | 79.7 °F | 10.64 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 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 |