Frost dates for 87027La Jara, NM
The average last spring frost in La Jara is May 28 and the average first fall frost is September 27, giving a typical growing season of about 121 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 28
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 27
- Growing season
- 121 days
Safer after Jun 12 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 15 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 213 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) | May 25 · Jun 6 · Jun 21 | Sep 8 · Sep 19 · Oct 1 | 103 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 13 · May 28 · Jun 12 | Sep 15 · Sep 27 · Oct 8 | 121 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | May 1 · May 15 · Jun 2 | Sep 24 · Oct 5 · Oct 18 | 142 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for La Jara
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 | Apr 27 – Jul 3 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jun 13 – Jun 7 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 27 – Jul 28 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 14 – Jun 12 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 27 – Jul 28 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 27 – Jun 17 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 13 – Jul 28 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 27 – Jul 28 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 13 – Jul 10 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 13 – Jun 7 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 27 – Jul 28 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 20 – Jul 13 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – Jun 12 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – Jun 27 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 12 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 14 – Jun 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 9 – May 13 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 14 – Jun 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 28 – Jun 7 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Jul 8 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 30 – Apr 27 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 18 – Jun 17 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 17 – Jul 18 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – Jul 13 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 17 – Aug 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 20 – Jun 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 8 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – Jun 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 17 – Aug 18 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 14 – Jun 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 10 – Jul 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 28 – Jul 13 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 18 – Jul 3 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 17 – Oct 18 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 87027 is matched to the NOAA station Lindrith 1 Wsw, NM, 21.3 km away, at 7,220 ft elevation (71 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindrith 1 Wsw, NM (used) | 7,220 ft | May 28 | Sep 27 |
| Cuba, NM | 6,908 ft | May 30 | Sep 28 |
| Johnson Rch, NM | 7,203 ft | May 21 | Oct 3 |
| Wolf Canyon, NM | 8,221 ft | Jun 19 | Sep 13 |
Frost dates near La Jara
- Regina, NM 87046 · last May 28, first Sep 27
- Cuba, NM 87013 · last May 21, first Oct 3
- Lindrith, NM 87029 · last May 28, first Sep 27
- Coyote, NM 87012 · last Jun 19, first Sep 13
- Gallina, NM 87017 · last Jun 19, first Sep 13
- Jemez Springs, NM 87025 · last Jun 19, first Sep 13
- Youngsville, NM 87064 · last Apr 29, first Oct 16
- Counselor, NM 87018 · last May 9, first Oct 9
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in La Jara, NM?
- For ZIP code 87027, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 28, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Lindrith 1 Wsw, NM weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 12.
- When is the first frost in La Jara, NM?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 27. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 15, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 87027?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 121 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.