Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 31.4 °F (low) to 64.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 13 Inches. Arroyo Hondo is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.4 °F | 41.6 °F | 0.68 in. |
| February | 17.7 °F | 46.3 °F | 0.57 in. |
| March | 23.5 °F | 55.3 °F | 0.88 in. |
| April | 29.1 °F | 62.7 °F | 0.87 in. |
| May | 37.6 °F | 72.6 °F | 0.98 in. |
| June | 45.5 °F | 83.1 °F | 0.75 in. |
| July | 52.4 °F | 86.7 °F | 2.04 in. |
| August | 51.0 °F | 83.7 °F | 1.65 in. |
| September | 43.4 °F | 77.5 °F | 1.5 in. |
| October | 31.0 °F | 66.0 °F | 1.3 in. |
| November | 21.3 °F | 52.9 °F | 0.99 in. |
| December | 13.3 °F | 42.4 °F | 0.75 in. |
| Annual | 31.4 °F | 64.2 °F | 12.96 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | Over 180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |