Frost dates for 87040Paguate, NM
The average last spring frost in Paguate is May 13 and the average first fall frost is October 4, giving a typical growing season of about 145 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 13
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 4
- Growing season
- 145 days
Safer after May 29 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 22 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 198 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 11 · May 26 · Jun 8 | Sep 16 · Sep 28 · Oct 7 | 124 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 29 · May 13 · May 29 | Sep 22 · Oct 4 · Oct 18 | 145 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 14 · Apr 30 · May 17 | Oct 1 · Oct 15 · Oct 27 | 166 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Paguate
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 12 – Jun 18 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 29 – Jun 14 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 12 – May 13 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 12 – Jul 13 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 29 – May 28 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 12 – Jul 13 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 12 – Jun 24 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 29 – Jul 13 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 12 – Jul 13 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 29 – Jul 17 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 29 – Jun 14 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 12 – Jul 13 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 5 – Jun 28 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 12 – May 28 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 12 – Jun 12 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Mar 28 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 29 – May 28 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 25 – Apr 28 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 29 – May 28 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 4 – Jun 14 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Jul 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 12 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 12 – May 13 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 25 – Jun 24 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Jul 25 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 12 – Jun 28 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Aug 10 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 5 – May 19 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 15 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 12 – Jun 2 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Aug 25 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 29 – May 19 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 17 – Jul 25 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 13 – Jun 28 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 25 – Jul 10 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 24 – Oct 25 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 87040 is matched to the NOAA station Cubero, NM, 13.8 km away, at 6,195 ft elevation (50 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cubero, NM (used) | 6,195 ft | May 13 | Oct 4 |
| Grants Milan Muni Ap, NM | 6,520 ft | May 24 | Oct 1 |
| Grants Ap, NM | 6,520 ft | May 17 | Oct 3 |
| Petroglyph Natl Mon, NM | 5,121 ft | Apr 15 | Oct 27 |
Frost dates near Paguate
- New Laguna, NM 87038 · last May 13, first Oct 4
- Casa Blanca, NM 87007 · last May 13, first Oct 4
- Cubero, NM 87014 · last May 13, first Oct 4
- San Fidel, NM 87049 · last May 13, first Oct 4
- Laguna, NM 87026 · last May 13, first Oct 4
- Pueblo Of Acoma, NM 87034 · last May 13, first Oct 4
- Grants, NM 87020 · last May 17, first Oct 3
- San Rafael, NM 87051 · last May 17, first Oct 3
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Paguate, NM?
- For ZIP code 87040, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 13, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Cubero, NM weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 29.
- When is the first frost in Paguate, NM?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 4. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 22, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 87040?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 145 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.