The average winter extreme temperatures in New Mexico are characterized by a wide range, ranging from a chilly 5a in the northern region to a very mild 8b in the southern region.
NM Planting Zones
Click here for full resolution USDA New Mexico growing zones map
The gardening zone in which you live will assist you in making the most suitable choices for your region, as there are numerous plants that thrive in all regions of this state.
The 2023 New Mexico planting zones map, as shown above, is the result of data collected from over 9,000 weather stations throughout the United States over a thirty-year period.
Data from a fifteen-year period was the main focus of previous USDA plant hardiness maps. The new map differs slightly from previous versions in that it considers elevation data, proximity to a large body of water, and areas where urban heat is a factor, in addition to higher average winter temperatures from previous versions.
If you are not sure about which plants would thrive in your garden, you can check out the New Mexico planting zones map above to determine your growing zone. After determining the zone in which you live, you can use this information to make informed decisions about the plants that will flourish in your garden.
Reputable local nurseries in your region will exclusively offer plants that are plainly labeled with the USDA planting zones that are suitable for the plant being sold.
Top Questions
New Mexico is located in the Southwest corner of the United States. The state has different growing zones: 5, 6, 7, and 8.
New Mexico has pretty much a semi-arid to arid climate, but there are parts of the state that have continental and alpine climates as well.
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