Taos, New Mexico has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 31.1 °F (low) to 63.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 13.1 Inches. Taos is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.1 °F | 41.5 °F | 0.64 in. |
| February | 17.6 °F | 46.1 °F | 0.61 in. |
| March | 23.3 °F | 54.8 °F | 1.0 in. |
| April | 28.7 °F | 62.1 °F | 0.89 in. |
| May | 37.0 °F | 72.1 °F | 1.02 in. |
| June | 44.9 °F | 82.5 °F | 0.75 in. |
| July | 51.7 °F | 86.2 °F | 1.8 in. |
| August | 50.5 °F | 83.3 °F | 1.79 in. |
| September | 42.9 °F | 77.0 °F | 1.55 in. |
| October | 30.6 °F | 65.7 °F | 1.3 in. |
| November | 21.1 °F | 52.5 °F | 0.97 in. |
| December | 13.4 °F | 42.2 °F | 0.8 in. |
| Annual | 31.1 °F | 63.8 °F | 13.12 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | Over 180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |