Santa Cruz, New Mexico has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 35.4 °F (low) to 69 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 10.1 Inches. Santa Cruz is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.3 °F | 47.0 °F | 0.46 in. |
| February | 21.1 °F | 52.2 °F | 0.35 in. |
| March | 26.7 °F | 61.5 °F | 0.74 in. |
| April | 33.5 °F | 68.6 °F | 0.56 in. |
| May | 41.5 °F | 77.5 °F | 0.67 in. |
| June | 49.8 °F | 87.6 °F | 0.61 in. |
| July | 57.1 °F | 90.0 °F | 1.39 in. |
| August | 55.2 °F | 87.3 °F | 1.51 in. |
| September | 46.7 °F | 81.4 °F | 1.16 in. |
| October | 34.3 °F | 70.6 °F | 1.16 in. |
| November | 23.6 °F | 57.5 °F | 0.83 in. |
| December | 17.5 °F | 47.0 °F | 0.69 in. |
| Annual | 35.4 °F | 69 °F | 10.13 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |