Newkirk, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 42.7 °F (low) to 73.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 14.9 Inches. Newkirk 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 | 23.8 °F | 53.3 °F | 0.35 in. |
| February | 26.7 °F | 57.8 °F | 0.33 in. |
| March | 32.8 °F | 65.5 °F | 0.74 in. |
| April | 39.8 °F | 72.9 °F | 0.87 in. |
| May | 49.8 °F | 82.1 °F | 1.22 in. |
| June | 59.1 °F | 91.8 °F | 1.63 in. |
| July | 63.9 °F | 93.7 °F | 2.59 in. |
| August | 62.3 °F | 91.2 °F | 2.7 in. |
| September | 55.2 °F | 84.8 °F | 1.84 in. |
| October | 42.9 °F | 74.4 °F | 1.6 in. |
| November | 31.7 °F | 62.4 °F | 0.48 in. |
| December | 24.6 °F | 53.3 °F | 0.59 in. |
| Annual | 42.7 °F | 73.6 °F | 14.94 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 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 | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |