You can certainly have a variety of palm trees in New Mexico. New Mexico's atmosphere ranges from bone-dry to semiarid with short gentle winters and sweltering dry summers. The normal January temperatures run from 35-55°F(2-13°C). Below freezing temperatures occur occasionally amid winter. The normal July temperatures extend from 78-92°F (26-33°C). Temperatures above 100°F are common during summer. Every year the snowfall ranges from 10-100 in (25-254 cm) contingent upon area. 

 

The hottest temperature at any point recorded was 122°F (50°C) and the most minimal was – 50°F (– 46°C). New Mexico USDA strength zones range from 3b to 8a. 

 

Palm Trees in New Mexico 

 

You can own a variety of palm trees in New Mexico, particularly in zone 8a where temperatures don't go underneath 10 F. There is a great deal of hardier palms that will survive with minimal stress in the warmer territories of New Mexico. Here are some of them: 

 

Needle Palm Tree – Zones 5b-11 (- 15 to - 10F)

European Fan Palm Tree – Zones 7b-11 (5 to 10 F) 

Pindo Palm Tree – Zones 7b-11 (5 to 10 F) 

Sago Palm Tree – Zones 7b-11 (5 to 10 F) 

Saw Palmetto Palm Tree – Zones 7a-11 (0 to 5 F) 

Windmill Palm Tree – Zones 7b-11 (5 to 10 F)