Chical, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 40.5 °F (low) to 73 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 8.8 Inches. 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 | 21.0 °F | 51.2 °F | 0.42 in. |
| February | 25.2 °F | 57.3 °F | 0.4 in. |
| March | 31.6 °F | 65.5 °F | 0.61 in. |
| April | 38.5 °F | 73.0 °F | 0.51 in. |
| May | 47.0 °F | 81.8 °F | 0.45 in. |
| June | 56.1 °F | 92.2 °F | 0.51 in. |
| July | 62.4 °F | 93.7 °F | 1.51 in. |
| August | 61.1 °F | 91.3 °F | 1.23 in. |
| September | 52.6 °F | 85.0 °F | 1.15 in. |
| October | 40.1 °F | 73.8 °F | 0.92 in. |
| November | 28.4 °F | 60.9 °F | 0.55 in. |
| December | 21.5 °F | 50.4 °F | 0.58 in. |
| Annual | 40.5 °F | 73 °F | 8.84 in. |
| 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 : 5°F to 10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |