Encinal, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 2.4 °C (low) to 20.1 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 258.3 Millimeters. Encinal 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 | -7.4 °C | 8.5 °C | 13.46 mm |
| February | -5.6 °C | 11.1 °C | 9.65 mm |
| March | -2.7 °C | 15.3 °C | 10.92 mm |
| April | 0.7 °C | 19.6 °C | 13.21 mm |
| May | 5.6 °C | 24.6 °C | 15.24 mm |
| June | 10.7 °C | 30.6 °C | 11.68 mm |
| July | 14 °C | 31.4 °C | 45.97 mm |
| August | 13.1 °C | 30.1 °C | 52.32 mm |
| September | 8.8 °C | 26.8 °C | 33.02 mm |
| October | 2.4 °C | 20.8 °C | 21.84 mm |
| November | -3.4 °C | 13.8 °C | 14.22 mm |
| December | -7.6 °C | 8.4 °C | 16.76 mm |
| Annual | 2.4 °C | 20.1 °C | 258.29 mm |
| 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 : -20.6°C to -17.8°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -20.6°C to -17.8°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |