Chical, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 4.7 °C (low) to 22.8 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 224.5 Millimeters. Chical is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6.1 °C | 10.7 °C | 10.67 mm |
| February | -3.8 °C | 14.1 °C | 10.16 mm |
| March | -0.2 °C | 18.6 °C | 15.49 mm |
| April | 3.6 °C | 22.8 °C | 12.95 mm |
| May | 8.3 °C | 27.7 °C | 11.43 mm |
| June | 13.4 °C | 33.4 °C | 12.95 mm |
| July | 16.9 °C | 34.3 °C | 38.35 mm |
| August | 16.2 °C | 32.9 °C | 31.24 mm |
| September | 11.4 °C | 29.4 °C | 29.21 mm |
| October | 4.5 °C | 23.2 °C | 23.37 mm |
| November | -2 °C | 16.1 °C | 13.97 mm |
| December | -5.8 °C | 10.2 °C | 14.73 mm |
| Annual | 4.7 °C | 22.8 °C | 224.52 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |