Frost dates in New Mexico
Average last frost dates in New Mexico run from March 9 in Alamogordo to May 24 in Las Vegas.
| Place | Last frost | First frost |
|---|---|---|
| Alamogordo | Mar 9 | Nov 18 |
| Albuquerque | Apr 23 | Oct 20 |
| Artesia | Apr 11 | Oct 29 |
| Carlsbad | Mar 17 | Nov 12 |
| Clovis | Apr 14 | Oct 29 |
| Deming | Apr 7 | Nov 3 |
| Española | May 11 | Oct 6 |
| Farmington | May 2 | Oct 13 |
| Gallup | May 11 | Oct 7 |
| Hobbs | Mar 28 | Nov 10 |
| Las Cruces | Mar 12 | Nov 13 |
| Las Vegas | May 24 | Sept 30 |
| Los Lunas | Apr 23 | Oct 21 |
| Lovington | Mar 28 | Nov 13 |
| Portales | Apr 15 | Oct 26 |
| Rio Rancho | Apr 8 | Nov 1 |
| Roswell | Apr 13 | Oct 30 |
| Santa Fe | May 14 | Oct 6 |
| Sunland Park | Mar 23 | Nov 11 |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest station to each place. Places of 10,000+ people (US Census Bureau, 2024 estimates) within 50 miles of a station.
When to plant in New Mexico
- Asparagus
- Lima Beans
- Green Beans
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Chinese Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Swiss Chard
- Collard Greens
- Sweet Corn
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Garlic
- Kale
- Leeks
- Lettuce
- Cantaloupe
- Okra
- Onions
- Onion Sets
- Peas
- Black-Eyed Peas
- Peppers
- Potatoes
- Radishes
- Rhubarb
- Spinach
- Summer Squash (Zucchini)
- Winter Squash
- Sweet Potatoes
- Tomatoes
- Turnips
- Watermelon