Sunland Park, New Mexico has a Cold Desert Climate climate (Köppen classification: BWk). Average annual temperatures range from 50.2 °F (low) to 79.1 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 8.7 Inches. Sunland Park is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Feb. 21 - Feb. 29 through the first frost around Nov. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.8 °F | 59.2 °F | 0.43 in. |
| February | 35.2 °F | 64.6 °F | 0.47 in. |
| March | 41.8 °F | 72.2 °F | 0.3 in. |
| April | 48.5 °F | 80.0 °F | 0.19 in. |
| May | 57.0 °F | 88.8 °F | 0.21 in. |
| June | 67.0 °F | 97.3 °F | 0.52 in. |
| July | 70.3 °F | 96.4 °F | 1.41 in. |
| August | 69.0 °F | 94.2 °F | 1.66 in. |
| September | 62.6 °F | 88.9 °F | 1.73 in. |
| October | 50.9 °F | 80.1 °F | 0.7 in. |
| November | 38.6 °F | 68.3 °F | 0.32 in. |
| December | 30.9 °F | 58.6 °F | 0.71 in. |
| Annual | 50.2 °F | 79.1 °F | 8.65 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Feb. 21 - Feb. 29 |
| Average Days With Frost | 30-40 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BWk - Cold Desert Climate |