Crystal, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 1.9 °C (low) to 16.6 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 412 Millimeters. 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 | -7.5 °C | 5.8 °C | 39.62 mm |
| February | -5.9 °C | 7.4 °C | 35.56 mm |
| March | -3.2 °C | 11.2 °C | 35.31 mm |
| April | -0.1 °C | 14.9 °C | 24.89 mm |
| May | 4.6 °C | 20.1 °C | 22.35 mm |
| June | 9.4 °C | 26.8 °C | 9.4 mm |
| July | 12.7 °C | 28.5 °C | 48.77 mm |
| August | 12.1 °C | 26.9 °C | 56.13 mm |
| September | 8.4 °C | 23.5 °C | 43.94 mm |
| October | 2.1 °C | 17.3 °C | 31.75 mm |
| November | -3.2 °C | 10.9 °C | 24.89 mm |
| December | -7.2 °C | 6.2 °C | 39.37 mm |
| Annual | 1.9 °C | 16.6 °C | 411.98 mm |
| 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 : -23.3°C to -20.6°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -23.3°C to -20.6°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |