Socorro, Texas has a Cold Desert Climate climate (Köppen classification: BWk). Average annual temperatures range from 50.5 °F (low) to 80.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 8.8 Inches. Socorro 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. 21 - Nov. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.6 °F | 60.2 °F | 0.42 in. |
| February | 35.5 °F | 65.6 °F | 0.47 in. |
| March | 42.1 °F | 73.4 °F | 0.25 in. |
| April | 49.4 °F | 81.7 °F | 0.2 in. |
| May | 58.2 °F | 90.5 °F | 0.32 in. |
| June | 67.4 °F | 98.9 °F | 0.8 in. |
| July | 70.6 °F | 98.2 °F | 1.68 in. |
| August | 69.2 °F | 96.1 °F | 1.49 in. |
| September | 63.0 °F | 90.5 °F | 1.27 in. |
| October | 50.6 °F | 81.8 °F | 0.79 in. |
| November | 38.6 °F | 69.4 °F | 0.44 in. |
| December | 30.4 °F | 59.3 °F | 0.65 in. |
| Annual | 50.5 °F | 80.5 °F | 8.78 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 21 - Nov. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Feb. 21 - Feb. 29 |
| Average Days With Frost | 20-30 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 |