El Rito, New Mexico has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 34.4 °F (low) to 64.1 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 12.1 Inches. El Rito is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.3 °F | 42.2 °F | 0.7 in. |
| February | 20.2 °F | 46.5 °F | 0.49 in. |
| March | 25.4 °F | 55.0 °F | 0.79 in. |
| April | 31.9 °F | 62.6 °F | 0.72 in. |
| May | 39.9 °F | 72.2 °F | 0.9 in. |
| June | 48.1 °F | 82.4 °F | 0.68 in. |
| July | 54.5 °F | 85.9 °F | 1.8 in. |
| August | 53.5 °F | 83.3 °F | 1.83 in. |
| September | 46.0 °F | 77.3 °F | 1.62 in. |
| October | 35.2 °F | 66.6 °F | 1.04 in. |
| November | 24.8 °F | 52.8 °F | 0.72 in. |
| December | 17.5 °F | 42.5 °F | 0.77 in. |
| Annual | 34.4 °F | 64.1 °F | 12.06 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |