Frost dates for 87059Tijeras, NM
The average last spring frost in Tijeras is May 9 and the average first fall frost is October 9, giving a typical growing season of about 152 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 9
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 9
- Growing season
- 152 days
Safer after May 26 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 24 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 194 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 7 · May 23 · Jun 8 | Sep 18 · Sep 30 · Oct 12 | 127 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 24 · May 9 · May 26 | Sep 24 · Oct 9 · Oct 24 | 152 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 6 · Apr 26 · May 11 | Oct 1 · Oct 21 · Nov 4 | 178 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Tijeras
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 8 – Jun 14 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 25 – Jun 19 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 8 – May 9 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 8 – Jul 9 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 25 – May 24 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 8 – Jul 9 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 8 – Jun 29 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jul 9 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 8 – Jul 9 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jul 22 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jun 19 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 8 – Jul 9 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 1 – Jun 24 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – May 24 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – Jun 8 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 24 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 25 – May 24 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Apr 24 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 25 – May 24 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 9 – Jun 19 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Jul 20 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 8 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – May 9 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 30 – Jun 29 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Jul 30 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – Jun 24 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Aug 15 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – May 15 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Aug 20 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – May 29 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Aug 30 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 25 – May 15 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Jul 30 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 9 – Jun 24 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 30 – Jul 15 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 29 – Oct 30 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 87059 is matched to the NOAA station Sandia Park, NM, 19.2 km away, at 7,030 ft elevation (260 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandia Park, NM (used) | 7,030 ft | May 9 | Oct 9 |
| Albuquerque Foothills Ne, NM | 5,994 ft | Apr 21 | Oct 23 |
| Moriarty 1 Ne, NM | 6,220 ft | May 14 | Oct 4 |
| Albuquerque Intl Ap, NM | 5,310 ft | Apr 6 | Nov 3 |
Frost dates near Tijeras
- Cedar Crest, NM 87008 · last May 9, first Oct 9
- Edgewood, NM 87015 · last May 14, first Oct 4
- Sandia Park, NM 87047 · last May 9, first Oct 9
- Albuquerque, NM 87123 · last Apr 6, first Nov 3
- Kirtland Afb, NM 87117 · last Apr 6, first Nov 3
- Moriarty, NM 87035 · last May 14, first Oct 4
- Stanley, NM 87056 · last May 9, first Oct 7
- Mcintosh, NM 87032 · last May 18, first Oct 1
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Tijeras, NM?
- For ZIP code 87059, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 9, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Sandia Park, NM weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 26.
- When is the first frost in Tijeras, NM?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 9. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 24, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 87059?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 152 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.