Jal, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 9.6 °C (low) to 26.2 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 307.6 Millimeters. Jal is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1.5 °C | 15.3 °C | 11.94 mm |
| February | 0.6 °C | 18.2 °C | 10.67 mm |
| March | 4.4 °C | 22.5 °C | 16.26 mm |
| April | 8.7 °C | 27.4 °C | 12.95 mm |
| May | 14.3 °C | 31.4 °C | 33.27 mm |
| June | 19.2 °C | 35.4 °C | 32.51 mm |
| July | 20.8 °C | 35.6 °C | 45.97 mm |
| August | 20.2 °C | 35 °C | 33.02 mm |
| September | 16.3 °C | 31.4 °C | 59.94 mm |
| October | 10.1 °C | 26.6 °C | 25.15 mm |
| November | 3.3 °C | 19.9 °C | 11.68 mm |
| December | -1 °C | 15.6 °C | 14.22 mm |
| Annual | 9.6 °C | 26.2 °C | 307.58 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |