Shiprock, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 38.5 °F (low) to 70.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 7.1 Inches. Shiprock 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. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.2 °F | 45.1 °F | 0.63 in. |
| February | 24.0 °F | 52.2 °F | 0.6 in. |
| March | 29.2 °F | 62.5 °F | 0.47 in. |
| April | 36.1 °F | 70.4 °F | 0.33 in. |
| May | 44.9 °F | 79.5 °F | 0.57 in. |
| June | 54.0 °F | 91.2 °F | 0.17 in. |
| July | 61.1 °F | 95.4 °F | 0.68 in. |
| August | 59.9 °F | 92.8 °F | 0.98 in. |
| September | 50.3 °F | 85.6 °F | 0.89 in. |
| October | 37.3 °F | 72.8 °F | 0.73 in. |
| November | 26.9 °F | 57.8 °F | 0.5 in. |
| December | 19.5 °F | 45.7 °F | 0.55 in. |
| Annual | 38.5 °F | 70.9 °F | 7.1 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 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 |