| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F Zone 7b: 5°F to 10°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate | |
| Ecoregion: | 24a - Chihuahuan Basins and Playas | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 121 - 150 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 88252 - Jal, NM | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 28 | 33 | 39 | 47 | 56 | 65 | 68 | 66 | 60 | 49 | 37 | 29 | 48 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 59 | 65 | 73 | 81 | 88 | 94 | 95 | 93 | 87 | 79 | 67 | 60 | 78 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | .41 | .48 | .34 | .57 | 1.69 | 1.66 | 1.81 | 1.94 | 2.38 | 1.23 | .63 | .58 | 13.73 |