Jal, NM Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Jal, a city in Lea County, New Mexico.
Overnight
71°F
Clear
Clear, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
7-day forecast for Jal
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 71°F | Clear | 10 mph SE | 0% |
| Tuesday | 100°F | Sunny | 10 to 15 mph SE | 0% |
| Tuesday Night | 72°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 15 mph SE | 0% |
| Wednesday | 98°F | Sunny | 5 to 15 mph SE | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 73°F | Mostly Clear | 10 to 15 mph SE | 0% |
| Thursday | 98°F | Sunny | 10 to 15 mph SE | 1% |
| Thursday Night | 73°F | Mostly Clear | 10 to 15 mph SE | 0% |
| Friday | 98°F | Sunny | 10 to 15 mph SE | 0% |
| Friday Night | 72°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 15 mph SE | 3% |
| Saturday | 98°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SE | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 72°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph SE | 2% |
| Sunday | 97°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SE | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 72°F | Clear | 10 to 15 mph SE | 1% |
| Monday | 98°F | Sunny | 10 to 15 mph SE | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Jal (32.115, -103.190). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Jal
Last spring frost
Apr 4
First fall frost
Nov 6
Growing season
217 days
Hardiness zone
8a
More local growing data for Jal: nearby ZIP 88252 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · New Mexico frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Ochoa, Nm (2.9 mi from Jal). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.