Jal, NM Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Jal, a city in Lea County, New Mexico.
This Afternoon
69°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 69. North wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Jal
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 69°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph N | 0% |
| Tonight | 47°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 0% |
| Wednesday | 72°F | Sunny | 0 to 15 mph SE | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 51°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 10 mph SW | 0% |
| Thursday | 68°F | Sunny | 5 to 15 mph N | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 44°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph N | 0% |
| Friday | 65°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NE | 3% |
| Friday Night | 47°F | Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 0 to 5 mph E | 17% |
| Saturday | 63°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph E | 17% |
| Saturday Night | 45°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 6% |
| Sunday | 65°F | Sunny | 0 mph | 4% |
| Sunday Night | 45°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 1% |
| Monday | 69°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph S | 1% |
| Monday Night | 47°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph SE | 1% |
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 Nov 4, 2026.