Cloudcroft, New Mexico has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 35 °F (low) to 58.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 28.5 Inches. Cloudcroft is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.3 °F | 41.8 °F | 1.59 in. |
| February | 23.3 °F | 44.5 °F | 1.61 in. |
| March | 27.2 °F | 50.8 °F | 1.62 in. |
| April | 32.9 °F | 57.9 °F | 0.8 in. |
| May | 39.4 °F | 66.6 °F | 0.94 in. |
| June | 47.7 °F | 74.9 °F | 1.91 in. |
| July | 49.8 °F | 73.4 °F | 4.56 in. |
| August | 49.1 °F | 72.1 °F | 6.63 in. |
| September | 44.1 °F | 68.5 °F | 3.33 in. |
| October | 35.7 °F | 61.0 °F | 1.9 in. |
| November | 26.9 °F | 50.0 °F | 1.44 in. |
| December | 22.0 °F | 41.8 °F | 2.13 in. |
| Annual | 35 °F | 58.6 °F | 28.46 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |