Sheep Springs, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 37.2 °F (low) to 68.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 7.5 Inches. Sheep Springs is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. 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 | 18.5 °F | 44.1 °F | 0.42 in. |
| February | 22.6 °F | 50.9 °F | 0.41 in. |
| March | 27.7 °F | 59.3 °F | 0.42 in. |
| April | 34.8 °F | 68.1 °F | 0.35 in. |
| May | 42.8 °F | 77.0 °F | 0.5 in. |
| June | 51.7 °F | 89.0 °F | 0.25 in. |
| July | 59.3 °F | 92.1 °F | 1.09 in. |
| August | 57.6 °F | 89.2 °F | 1.42 in. |
| September | 49.5 °F | 82.6 °F | 1.01 in. |
| October | 36.8 °F | 70.5 °F | 0.63 in. |
| November | 26.3 °F | 55.6 °F | 0.5 in. |
| December | 18.6 °F | 44.3 °F | 0.53 in. |
| Annual | 37.2 °F | 68.6 °F | 7.53 in. |
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.5 °F | 44.1 °F | 0.42 in. |
| February | 22.6 °F | 50.9 °F | 0.41 in. |
| March | 27.7 °F | 59.3 °F | 0.42 in. |
| April | 34.8 °F | 68.1 °F | 0.35 in. |
| May | 42.8 °F | 77.0 °F | 0.5 in. |
| June | 51.7 °F | 89.0 °F | 0.25 in. |
| July | 59.3 °F | 92.1 °F | 1.09 in. |
| August | 57.6 °F | 89.2 °F | 1.42 in. |
| September | 49.5 °F | 82.6 °F | 1.01 in. |
| October | 36.8 °F | 70.5 °F | 0.63 in. |
| November | 26.3 °F | 55.6 °F | 0.5 in. |
| December | 18.6 °F | 44.3 °F | 0.53 in. |
| Annual | 37.2 °F | 68.6 °F | 7.53 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 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |
| 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 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |