Artesia, NM Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Artesia, a city in Chaves County, New Mexico.
This Afternoon
65°F
Sunny
Sunny. High near 65, with temperatures falling to around 61 in the afternoon. North wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Artesia
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 65°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph N | 0% |
| Tonight | 43°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 0% |
| Wednesday | 70°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 20 mph S | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 48°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 15 mph W | 0% |
| Thursday | 61°F | Sunny | 5 to 15 mph N | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 41°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph NW | 0% |
| Friday | 61°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph E | 2% |
| Friday Night | 45°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph SE | 9% |
| Saturday | 61°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SE | 9% |
| Saturday Night | 43°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph W | 5% |
| Sunday | 64°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph E | 3% |
| Sunday Night | 43°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph S | 1% |
| Monday | 68°F | Sunny | 0 to 10 mph S | 0% |
| Monday Night | 46°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph SW | 2% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Artesia (32.852, -104.425). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Artesia
Last spring frost
Apr 1
First fall frost
Nov 6
Growing season
218 days
Hardiness zone
7b
More local growing data for Artesia: nearby ZIP 88253 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · New Mexico frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Hope, Nm (16.2 mi from Artesia). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 3, 2026.