University Park, New Mexico has a Cold Desert Climate climate (Köppen classification: BWk). Average annual temperatures range from 48.2 °F (low) to 78.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 9.8 Inches. University Park is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 through the first frost around Nov. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.3 °F | 58.8 °F | 0.47 in. |
| February | 33.2 °F | 64.1 °F | 0.42 in. |
| March | 39.4 °F | 71.7 °F | 0.25 in. |
| April | 45.9 °F | 79.3 °F | 0.27 in. |
| May | 54.5 °F | 88.2 °F | 0.49 in. |
| June | 64.5 °F | 97.1 °F | 0.64 in. |
| July | 69.0 °F | 96.6 °F | 1.8 in. |
| August | 67.4 °F | 94.3 °F | 1.95 in. |
| September | 60.5 °F | 89.1 °F | 1.41 in. |
| October | 48.6 °F | 80.3 °F | 0.91 in. |
| November | 36.7 °F | 68.1 °F | 0.49 in. |
| December | 29.3 °F | 58.2 °F | 0.67 in. |
| Annual | 48.2 °F | 78.8 °F | 9.77 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 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 |