Cedar Crest, New Mexico has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 3.2 °C (low) to 18.7 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 436.1 Millimeters. 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 | -6.1 °C | 7.1 °C | 24.38 mm |
| February | -4.2 °C | 9.6 °C | 23.11 mm |
| March | -1.4 °C | 13.9 °C | 30.73 mm |
| April | 1.4 °C | 18.2 °C | 22.61 mm |
| May | 6 °C | 23.4 °C | 27.43 mm |
| June | 11.1 °C | 29.6 °C | 18.54 mm |
| July | 13.8 °C | 30.1 °C | 75.95 mm |
| August | 12.9 °C | 28.6 °C | 69.6 mm |
| September | 9.2 °C | 25.3 °C | 43.69 mm |
| October | 3.3 °C | 19.4 °C | 36.83 mm |
| November | -2.1 °C | 12.4 °C | 27.43 mm |
| December | -5.9 °C | 7.1 °C | 35.81 mm |
| Annual | 3.2 °C | 18.7 °C | 436.11 mm |
| 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 : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |