Crystal, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 35.3 °F (low) to 62 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 16.2 Inches. Crystal is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Jun. 1 - Jun. 10 through the first frost around Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.5 °F | 42.5 °F | 1.56 in. |
| February | 21.3 °F | 45.4 °F | 1.4 in. |
| March | 26.2 °F | 52.1 °F | 1.39 in. |
| April | 31.8 °F | 58.9 °F | 0.98 in. |
| May | 40.2 °F | 68.1 °F | 0.88 in. |
| June | 49.0 °F | 80.3 °F | 0.37 in. |
| July | 54.8 °F | 83.3 °F | 1.92 in. |
| August | 53.8 °F | 80.5 °F | 2.21 in. |
| September | 47.2 °F | 74.3 °F | 1.73 in. |
| October | 35.8 °F | 63.2 °F | 1.25 in. |
| November | 26.3 °F | 51.6 °F | 0.98 in. |
| December | 19.1 °F | 43.2 °F | 1.55 in. |
| Annual | 35.3 °F | 62 °F | 16.22 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Jun. 1 - Jun. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |