Cedar Crest, New Mexico has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 37.7 °F (low) to 65.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 17.2 Inches. Cedar Crest is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.1 °F | 44.7 °F | 0.96 in. |
| February | 24.4 °F | 49.3 °F | 0.91 in. |
| March | 29.4 °F | 57.0 °F | 1.21 in. |
| April | 34.5 °F | 64.7 °F | 0.89 in. |
| May | 42.8 °F | 74.2 °F | 1.08 in. |
| June | 52.0 °F | 85.2 °F | 0.73 in. |
| July | 56.8 °F | 86.2 °F | 2.99 in. |
| August | 55.3 °F | 83.4 °F | 2.74 in. |
| September | 48.6 °F | 77.6 °F | 1.72 in. |
| October | 38.0 °F | 66.9 °F | 1.45 in. |
| November | 28.2 °F | 54.4 °F | 1.08 in. |
| December | 21.3 °F | 44.7 °F | 1.41 in. |
| Annual | 37.7 °F | 65.7 °F | 17.17 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |