Dexter, NM Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Dexter, a town in Chaves County, New Mexico.
Today
102°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 99. South wind 15 to 20 mph.
7-day forecast for Dexter
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 102°F | Sunny | 15 to 20 mph S | 1% |
| Tonight | 71°F | Partly Cloudy | 10 to 15 mph SE | 2% |
| Wednesday | 100°F | Sunny | 10 to 15 mph S | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 72°F | Mostly Clear | 10 to 15 mph SE | 1% |
| Thursday | 101°F | Sunny | 10 mph S | 1% |
| Thursday Night | 72°F | Partly Cloudy | 10 to 15 mph S | 8% |
| Friday | 100°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph S | 2% |
| Friday Night | 71°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph S | 8% |
| Saturday | 100°F | Sunny | 5 to 15 mph S | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 71°F | Mostly Clear | 10 to 15 mph S | 1% |
| Sunday | 100°F | Sunny | 10 to 15 mph S | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 71°F | Clear | 15 mph S | 0% |
| Monday | 101°F | Sunny | 10 to 15 mph S | 2% |
| Monday Night | 71°F | Mostly Clear | 10 to 15 mph S | 1% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Dexter (33.195, -104.369). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Dexter
Last spring frost
Mar 29
First fall frost
Nov 7
Growing season
223 days
Hardiness zone
7b
More local growing data for Dexter: nearby ZIP 88230 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · New Mexico frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Roswell Ind Air Pk, Nm (8.8 mi from Dexter). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.