Bayard, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 40.8 °F (low) to 71.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 16.5 Inches. Bayard is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.6 °F | 53.7 °F | 1.15 in. |
| February | 27.0 °F | 57.5 °F | 0.98 in. |
| March | 31.7 °F | 63.8 °F | 0.63 in. |
| April | 37.2 °F | 71.3 °F | 0.42 in. |
| May | 45.4 °F | 79.5 °F | 0.42 in. |
| June | 54.2 °F | 89.1 °F | 0.92 in. |
| July | 60.0 °F | 89.0 °F | 3.39 in. |
| August | 59.0 °F | 86.5 °F | 3.02 in. |
| September | 52.5 °F | 81.7 °F | 2.02 in. |
| October | 41.6 °F | 73.4 °F | 1.1 in. |
| November | 31.2 °F | 62.1 °F | 1.29 in. |
| December | 25.3 °F | 53.4 °F | 1.19 in. |
| Annual | 40.8 °F | 71.8 °F | 16.53 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°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 |