Tatum, NM Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Tatum, a town in Lea County, New Mexico.
Overnight
68°F
Mostly Clear
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 15 mph.
7-day forecast for Tatum
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 68°F | Mostly Clear | 15 mph S | 0% |
| Tuesday | 99°F | Sunny | 15 mph S | 0% |
| Tuesday Night | 68°F | Mostly Clear | 10 to 15 mph S | 2% |
| Wednesday | 97°F | Sunny | 10 to 15 mph S | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 69°F | Mostly Clear | 10 to 15 mph S | 1% |
| Thursday | 97°F | Sunny | 10 to 15 mph S | 2% |
| Thursday Night | 68°F | Partly Cloudy | 10 to 15 mph S | 5% |
| Friday | 97°F | Sunny | 10 mph S | 1% |
| Friday Night | 68°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph S | 7% |
| Saturday | 97°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph S | 1% |
| Saturday Night | 67°F | Mostly Clear | 10 mph S | 4% |
| Sunday | 96°F | Sunny | 10 to 15 mph S | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 67°F | Clear | 10 to 15 mph S | 0% |
| Monday | 97°F | Sunny | 10 to 15 mph S | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Tatum (33.255, -103.311). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Tatum
Last spring frost
Apr 19
First fall frost
Oct 26
Growing season
188 days
Hardiness zone
7b
More local growing data for Tatum: nearby ZIP 88267 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · New Mexico frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Tatum, Nm (4.2 mi from Tatum). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.