Alamogordo, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 46.2 °F (low) to 76.1 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 11.1 Inches. Alamogordo is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.5 °F | 56.4 °F | 0.58 in. |
| February | 31.4 °F | 61.6 °F | 0.46 in. |
| March | 37.3 °F | 68.8 °F | 0.38 in. |
| April | 44.0 °F | 76.4 °F | 0.44 in. |
| May | 52.7 °F | 85.2 °F | 0.48 in. |
| June | 62.4 °F | 94.4 °F | 0.69 in. |
| July | 66.3 °F | 94.0 °F | 2.01 in. |
| August | 65.0 °F | 91.8 °F | 1.74 in. |
| September | 58.5 °F | 86.4 °F | 1.63 in. |
| October | 46.8 °F | 77.0 °F | 1.11 in. |
| November | 34.6 °F | 65.2 °F | 0.58 in. |
| December | 27.7 °F | 55.8 °F | 0.99 in. |
| Annual | 46.2 °F | 76.1 °F | 11.09 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| 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 | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |