La Cienega, New Mexico has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 38.5 °F (low) to 68.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 12.4 Inches. La Cienega is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.6 °F | 46.2 °F | 0.54 in. |
| February | 24.0 °F | 51.2 °F | 0.47 in. |
| March | 29.6 °F | 59.8 °F | 0.73 in. |
| April | 35.7 °F | 68.0 °F | 0.58 in. |
| May | 44.4 °F | 77.2 °F | 0.82 in. |
| June | 54.4 °F | 88.2 °F | 0.96 in. |
| July | 59.5 °F | 90.2 °F | 2.14 in. |
| August | 57.7 °F | 87.5 °F | 1.94 in. |
| September | 49.7 °F | 81.3 °F | 1.33 in. |
| October | 37.7 °F | 69.8 °F | 1.25 in. |
| November | 27.4 °F | 55.9 °F | 0.83 in. |
| December | 20.9 °F | 45.7 °F | 0.84 in. |
| Annual | 38.5 °F | 68.4 °F | 12.43 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |