Columbus, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 49 °F (low) to 79.1 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 8.9 Inches. Columbus is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. 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 | 30.6 °F | 59.1 °F | 0.54 in. |
| February | 34.4 °F | 64.4 °F | 0.56 in. |
| March | 40.0 °F | 71.9 °F | 0.27 in. |
| April | 46.4 °F | 80.4 °F | 0.16 in. |
| May | 55.3 °F | 88.8 °F | 0.18 in. |
| June | 65.0 °F | 97.6 °F | 0.54 in. |
| July | 69.2 °F | 96.4 °F | 1.99 in. |
| August | 67.7 °F | 93.8 °F | 1.82 in. |
| September | 61.3 °F | 89.3 °F | 1.39 in. |
| October | 49.7 °F | 80.4 °F | 0.38 in. |
| November | 37.3 °F | 68.4 °F | 0.26 in. |
| December | 30.9 °F | 58.4 °F | 0.85 in. |
| Annual | 49 °F | 79.1 °F | 8.94 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°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 |