Rock Springs, NM Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Rock Springs, a community in Mckinley County, New Mexico.
This Afternoon
55°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Northwest wind around 0 mph.
7-day forecast for Rock Springs
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 55°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 mph | 0% |
| Tonight | 28°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph NE | 0% |
| Wednesday | 57°F | Sunny | 5 to 20 mph SW | 1% |
| Wednesday Night | 25°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 10 mph W | 0% |
| Thursday | 55°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NE | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 28°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph NE | 0% |
| Friday | 57°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NE | 3% |
| Friday Night | 27°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph NE | 3% |
| Saturday | 58°F | Sunny | 0 to 10 mph NE | 1% |
| Saturday Night | 27°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph NE | 0% |
| Sunday | 61°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NE | 1% |
| Sunday Night | 30°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph NE | 1% |
| Monday | 63°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SW | 5% |
| Monday Night | 31°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph NW | 5% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Rock Springs (35.619, -108.835). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Rock Springs
Last spring frost
May 31
First fall frost
Sep 28
Growing season
119 days
Hardiness zone
6b
More local growing data for Rock Springs: nearby ZIP 87375 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · New Mexico frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Gallup Muni Ap, Nm (10.8 mi from Rock Springs). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.