Crystal, NM climate
Crystal has chilly winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 16°.
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals Updated once a decadeWhat a year in Crystal feels like
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Crystal weather by month
Average highs, lows, rain and snow for every month, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals.
| Month | High | Low | Rain + melt | 30-yr range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41° | 16° | 1.0" | 21° – 35° |
| February | 45° | 20° | 0.8" | 27° – 38° |
| March | 52° | 25° | 0.8" | 34° – 43° |
| April | 59° | 30° | 0.5" | 40° – 50° |
| May | 69° | 38° | 0.6" | 48° – 58° |
| June | 80° | 47° | 0.3" | 60° – 68° |
| July | 84° | 54° | 1.7" | 65° – 72° |
| August | 81° | 53° | 1.8" | 64° – 71° |
| September | 75° | 45° | 1.3" | 54° – 63° |
| October | 63° | 33° | 1.0" | 44° – 53° |
| November | 50° | 23° | 0.8" | 31° – 44° |
| December | 41° | 16° | 1.1" | 21° – 34° |
| Year | 62° | 33° | 11.9" |
“Wet days” have at least 0.01" of rain or melted snow. “Snow on ground” counts days with 1" or more. The 30-year range is the coldest and warmest that month’s average temperature got between 1991 and 2020.
Rain and snow in Crystal
Crystal gets 12 inches of rain and melted snow a year. August is the wettest month and June the driest.
How Crystal compares
Compared with every U.S. town and city on TownTapestry, each counted once.
Warmer than it used to be
The last 30 years in Crystal averaged 1.5° warmer than the 1900s. The biggest change is in March (+2.8°). The shift is larger than in 69% of U.S. towns.
Change by month1991–2020 average minus 1901–2000 average, at Crystal’s spot on NOAA’s grid
How much a month can swing
A normal is an average, and real years wander around it. January swings the most: between 1991 and 2020 its average temperature ranged from 21° to 35°. July is the most reliable, staying within 7°.
Common questions about Crystal’s climate
What is the coldest month in Crystal?
December, with a typical high of 41° and a low of 16°.
What is the hottest month in Crystal?
July, with a typical high of 84° and a low of 54°.
What is the rainiest month in Crystal?
August, with 1.8 inches of rain and melted snow. The year totals 12 inches.
Temperatures and rainfall come from NOAA’s gridded climate normals for Crystal itself (about a 3-mile square). Normals are 30-year averages, not a forecast. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020 and 1901–2000.