Encinal, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 36.3 °F (low) to 68.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 10.2 Inches. 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 | 18.7 °F | 47.3 °F | 0.53 in. |
| February | 22.0 °F | 51.9 °F | 0.38 in. |
| March | 27.2 °F | 59.6 °F | 0.43 in. |
| April | 33.3 °F | 67.3 °F | 0.52 in. |
| May | 42.0 °F | 76.3 °F | 0.6 in. |
| June | 51.2 °F | 87.1 °F | 0.46 in. |
| July | 57.2 °F | 88.6 °F | 1.81 in. |
| August | 55.5 °F | 86.1 °F | 2.06 in. |
| September | 47.9 °F | 80.3 °F | 1.3 in. |
| October | 36.4 °F | 69.5 °F | 0.86 in. |
| November | 25.8 °F | 56.8 °F | 0.56 in. |
| December | 18.4 °F | 47.2 °F | 0.66 in. |
| Annual | 36.3 °F | 68.2 °F | 10.17 in. |
| 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 : -5°F to 0°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |