Carrizozo, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 41.6 °F (low) to 72.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 13 Inches. Carrizozo is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. 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 | 23.7 °F | 53.0 °F | 0.65 in. |
| February | 27.6 °F | 57.6 °F | 0.55 in. |
| March | 32.9 °F | 64.5 °F | 0.65 in. |
| April | 39.2 °F | 72.7 °F | 0.59 in. |
| May | 48.2 °F | 82.1 °F | 0.75 in. |
| June | 56.9 °F | 90.2 °F | 1.01 in. |
| July | 61.4 °F | 90.9 °F | 2.35 in. |
| August | 60.0 °F | 88.3 °F | 2.24 in. |
| September | 53.1 °F | 83.3 °F | 1.47 in. |
| October | 41.7 °F | 74.0 °F | 1.41 in. |
| November | 30.5 °F | 61.4 °F | 0.59 in. |
| December | 24.2 °F | 52.2 °F | 0.73 in. |
| Annual | 41.6 °F | 72.5 °F | 12.99 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 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |