Columbus, NM Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Columbus, a village in Luna County, New Mexico.
Today
103°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 103. Heat index values as high as 99. Southwest wind 5 to 12 mph.
7-day forecast for Columbus
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 103°F | Sunny | 5 to 12 mph SW | 13% |
| Tonight | 74°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy | 6 to 13 mph WNW | 18% |
| Wednesday | 101°F | Mostly Sunny | 6 mph NNW | 14% |
| Wednesday Night | 75°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy | 6 mph NW | 18% |
| Thursday | 103°F | Sunny | 6 mph NNE | 6% |
| Thursday Night | 75°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy | 2 to 8 mph N | 24% |
| Friday | 100°F | Sunny | 2 to 7 mph ENE | 3% |
| Friday Night | 74°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy | 2 to 7 mph E | 15% |
| Saturday | 100°F | Sunny | 2 to 9 mph E | 2% |
| Saturday Night | 74°F | Partly Cloudy | 3 to 9 mph ESE | 5% |
| Sunday | 100°F | Sunny | 3 to 7 mph E | 2% |
| Sunday Night | 74°F | Mostly Clear | 7 mph SSW | 3% |
| Monday | 100°F | Sunny | 7 mph SW | 3% |
| Monday Night | 73°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy | 6 to 15 mph SW | 15% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Columbus (31.827, -107.642). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Columbus
Last spring frost
Mar 18
First fall frost
Nov 11
Growing season
237 days
Hardiness zone
8a
More local growing data for Columbus: nearby ZIP 88029 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · New Mexico frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Columbus, Nm (3.4 mi from Columbus). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.