Frost dates for 87001Algodones, NM
The average last spring frost in Algodones is April 17 and the average first fall frost is October 24, giving a typical growing season of about 188 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 17
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 24
- Growing season
- 188 days
Safer after May 3 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 11 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 172 days
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Apr 17 · Apr 30 · May 14 | Oct 3 · Oct 15 · Oct 27 | 166 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 2 · Apr 17 · May 3 | Oct 11 · Oct 24 · Nov 6 | 188 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 13 · Apr 2 · Apr 21 | Oct 20 · Nov 4 · Nov 16 | 213 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Algodones
Planting windows from the University of Maryland Extension calendar, shifted to your average frost dates. Use them as a starting point and adjust for seed packet instructions and local conditions.
| Crop | Task | Window |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors | Mar 17 – May 23 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 3 – Jul 4 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 17 – Apr 17 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 17 – Jun 17 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 3 – May 2 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 17 – Jun 17 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 17 – Jul 14 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 3 – Jun 17 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 17 – Jun 17 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 3 – Aug 6 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 3 – Jul 4 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 17 – Jun 17 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 10 – Jun 2 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – May 2 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – May 17 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 2 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – May 2 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Apr 2 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – May 2 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Jul 4 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 4 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Mar 17 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – Apr 17 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jul 14 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 14 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – Jun 2 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 30 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 10 – Apr 23 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Sep 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – May 7 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Sep 14 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – Apr 23 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 14 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 17 – Jun 2 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jul 30 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 14 – Nov 14 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 87001 is matched to the NOAA station Jemez Dam, NM, 17.4 km away, at 5,388 ft elevation (111 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jemez Dam, NM (used) | 5,388 ft | Apr 17 | Oct 24 |
| Placitas 4W, NM | 5,585 ft | Apr 16 | Oct 23 |
| Sandia Park, NM | 7,030 ft | May 9 | Oct 9 |
| Rio Rancho #1, NM | 5,230 ft | Apr 16 | Oct 23 |
Frost dates near Algodones
- Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM 87052 · last Apr 26, first Oct 21
- Bernalillo, NM 87004 · last Apr 25, first Oct 17
- Placitas, NM 87043 · last Apr 25, first Oct 17
- Pena Blanca, NM 87041 · last Apr 26, first Oct 21
- Cerrillos, NM 87010 · last May 4, first Oct 15
- Cochiti Pueblo, NM 87072 · last Apr 26, first Oct 21
- Sandia Park, NM 87047 · last May 9, first Oct 9
- Albuquerque, NM 87122 · last Apr 21, first Oct 23
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Algodones, NM?
- For ZIP code 87001, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 17, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Jemez Dam, NM weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 3.
- When is the first frost in Algodones, NM?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 24. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 11, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 87001?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 188 days long.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.