Dexter, NM Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Dexter, a town in Chaves County, New Mexico.
This Afternoon
63°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 63. North wind around 0 mph.
7-day forecast for Dexter
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 63°F | Sunny | 0 mph | 0% |
| Tonight | 42°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 0% |
| Wednesday | 68°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 20 mph S | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 47°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 15 mph W | 0% |
| Thursday | 62°F | Sunny | 5 to 15 mph NE | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 40°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 0% |
| Friday | 62°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph E | 3% |
| Friday Night | 43°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph S | 10% |
| Saturday | 62°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SE | 7% |
| Saturday Night | 41°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph W | 4% |
| Sunday | 64°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NE | 2% |
| Sunday Night | 41°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph S | 1% |
| Monday | 68°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph S | 0% |
| Monday Night | 44°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph SW | 2% |
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
Nearby towns & communities
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 Nov 4, 2026.