Melrose, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 43.4 °F (low) to 73.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 16.2 Inches. Melrose 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 | 24.5 °F | 52.9 °F | 0.44 in. |
| February | 27.4 °F | 57.9 °F | 0.34 in. |
| March | 33.5 °F | 65.8 °F | 0.72 in. |
| April | 40.5 °F | 74.1 °F | 0.78 in. |
| May | 50.4 °F | 82.7 °F | 1.68 in. |
| June | 60.0 °F | 91.4 °F | 1.84 in. |
| July | 63.9 °F | 92.3 °F | 2.63 in. |
| August | 62.6 °F | 90.4 °F | 2.78 in. |
| September | 55.7 °F | 84.3 °F | 2.17 in. |
| October | 44.0 °F | 74.4 °F | 1.81 in. |
| November | 32.7 °F | 61.8 °F | 0.44 in. |
| December | 25.3 °F | 52.9 °F | 0.57 in. |
| Annual | 43.4 °F | 73.4 °F | 16.2 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 |