Malaga, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 48.7 °F (low) to 79.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 11.8 Inches. Malaga is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. 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 | 28.5 °F | 59.7 °F | 0.42 in. |
| February | 32.7 °F | 64.7 °F | 0.41 in. |
| March | 39.3 °F | 73.1 °F | 0.46 in. |
| April | 46.9 °F | 81.3 °F | 0.49 in. |
| May | 57.0 °F | 89.3 °F | 1.11 in. |
| June | 66.1 °F | 97.6 °F | 1.16 in. |
| July | 69.8 °F | 97.4 °F | 1.84 in. |
| August | 68.4 °F | 96.2 °F | 1.51 in. |
| September | 61.1 °F | 89.2 °F | 2.29 in. |
| October | 48.9 °F | 80.2 °F | 1.02 in. |
| November | 36.6 °F | 68.3 °F | 0.56 in. |
| December | 29.3 °F | 59.3 °F | 0.55 in. |
| Annual | 48.7 °F | 79.7 °F | 11.82 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°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 |