Tularosa, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 45.7 °F (low) to 75.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 11.6 Inches. Tularosa is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.4 °F | 55.8 °F | 0.56 in. |
| February | 31.3 °F | 60.9 °F | 0.51 in. |
| March | 36.9 °F | 68.1 °F | 0.45 in. |
| April | 43.5 °F | 75.9 °F | 0.57 in. |
| May | 52.1 °F | 84.5 °F | 0.53 in. |
| June | 61.5 °F | 93.5 °F | 0.83 in. |
| July | 65.3 °F | 93.3 °F | 1.85 in. |
| August | 64.1 °F | 91.2 °F | 2.05 in. |
| September | 57.8 °F | 85.8 °F | 1.65 in. |
| October | 46.5 °F | 76.3 °F | 1.14 in. |
| November | 34.7 °F | 64.5 °F | 0.64 in. |
| December | 27.8 °F | 55.2 °F | 0.82 in. |
| Annual | 45.7 °F | 75.4 °F | 11.6 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |