Climate Insights for Crownpoint Airport

Platte County, New Mexico, United States

Hottest
July
31°C peak
Coldest
January
-5°C low
Wettest
July
35mm rain
Best to Visit
May, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Crownpoint Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 243mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 35mm of rainfall. Crownpoint Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -5°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 6° Average: 0° Min: -5° Feb Max: 10° Average: 3° Min: -3° Mar Max: 14° Average: 7° Min: 1° Apr Max: 19° Average: 11° Min: 4° May Max: 24° Average: 16° Min: 8° Jun Max: 30° Average: 23° Min: 15° Jul Max: 31° Average: 24° Min: 17° Aug Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 16° Sep Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 12° Oct Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 6° Nov Max: 13° Average: 5° Min: -1° Dec Max: 7° Average: 1° Min: -4°
Max
Average
Min

Crownpoint Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is 0°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 22mm Snow: 11mm Feb Precipitation: 20mm Snow: 9mm Mar Precipitation: 21mm Snow: 6mm Apr Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 2mm May Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 35mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 4mm Dec Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 6mm
Precipitation
Snow

Crownpoint Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 243mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 20mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 35mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 13mm. That's 23mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 40cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 11cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 22km/h Feb Wind Speed: 27km/h Mar Wind Speed: 30km/h Apr Wind Speed: 32km/h May Wind Speed: 30km/h Jun Wind Speed: 27km/h Jul Wind Speed: 22km/h Aug Wind Speed: 21km/h Sep Wind Speed: 22km/h Oct Wind Speed: 23km/h Nov Wind Speed: 22km/h Dec Wind Speed: 22km/h
Wind Speed

Crownpoint Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 25km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 32km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 21km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 11km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

88 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Crownpoint Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Crownpoint Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -5°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 1 to 24°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 50mm over the season and a monthly average of 17mm. Winds are strong, averaging 30km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 31°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 72mm over the season and a monthly average of 24mm. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -1 to 26°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 62mm over the season and a monthly average of 21mm. Expect around 6cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -5 to 10°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 59mm over the season and a monthly average of 20mm. Expect around 26cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr 11°
May 16°
Jun 23°
Jul 24°
Aug 23°
Sep 19°
Oct 12°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Crownpoint Airport is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 23mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -5°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Crownpoint Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-5 °C
6 °C
22 km/h
22 mm
11 cm
Feb
-3 °C
10 °C
27 km/h
20 mm
9 cm
Mar Current
1 °C
14 °C
30 km/h
21 mm
6 cm
Apr
4 °C
19 °C
32 km/h
13 mm
2 cm
May
8 °C
24 °C
30 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Jun
15 °C
30 °C
27 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Jul
17 °C
31 °C
22 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
Aug
16 °C
29 °C
21 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
Sep
12 °C
26 °C
22 km/h
28 mm
0 cm
Oct
6 °C
20 °C
23 km/h
19 mm
1 cm
Nov
-1 °C
13 °C
22 km/h
15 mm
4 cm
Dec
-4 °C
7 °C
22 km/h
17 mm
6 cm
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