Buckhorn, New Mexico has a Hot-Summer Mediterranean Climate climate (Köppen classification: Csa). Average annual temperatures range from 40.8 °F (low) to 74.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 15.1 Inches. Buckhorn is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. 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 | 24.2 °F | 56.6 °F | 1.16 in. |
| February | 27.2 °F | 60.4 °F | 1.08 in. |
| March | 31.5 °F | 66.9 °F | 0.73 in. |
| April | 36.6 °F | 74.4 °F | 0.21 in. |
| May | 44.7 °F | 82.6 °F | 0.4 in. |
| June | 53.9 °F | 92.0 °F | 0.54 in. |
| July | 61.2 °F | 92.2 °F | 2.9 in. |
| August | 60.5 °F | 89.9 °F | 2.77 in. |
| September | 53.5 °F | 85.3 °F | 1.99 in. |
| October | 41.6 °F | 76.7 °F | 1.09 in. |
| November | 30.7 °F | 65.3 °F | 0.86 in. |
| December | 24.5 °F | 56.0 °F | 1.32 in. |
| Annual | 40.8 °F | 74.9 °F | 15.05 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Csa - Hot-Summer Mediterranean Climate |