Frost dates for 87070Clines Corners, NM
The average last spring frost in Clines Corners is May 4 and the average first fall frost is October 12, giving a typical growing season of about 159 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 4
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 12
- Growing season
- 159 days
Safer after May 18 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 30 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 183 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 2 · May 16 · May 30 | Sep 22 · Oct 4 · Oct 16 | 140 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 22 · May 4 · May 18 | Sep 30 · Oct 12 · Oct 26 | 159 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 12 · Apr 25 · May 6 | Oct 5 · Oct 20 · Nov 4 | 179 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Clines Corners
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 3 – Jun 9 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 20 – Jun 22 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 3 – May 4 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 3 – Jul 4 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 20 – May 19 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 3 – Jul 4 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 3 – Jul 2 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 20 – Jul 4 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 3 – Jul 4 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 20 – Jul 25 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 20 – Jun 22 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 3 – Jul 4 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 27 – Jun 19 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – May 19 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – Jun 3 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Mar 19 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 20 – May 19 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 19 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 20 – May 19 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 12 – Jun 22 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Jul 23 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 3 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – May 4 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 2 – Jul 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Aug 2 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – Jun 19 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Aug 18 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – May 10 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Aug 23 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – May 24 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Sep 2 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 20 – May 10 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Aug 2 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 4 – Jun 19 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 2 – Jul 18 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 2 – Nov 2 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 87070 is matched to the NOAA station Clines Corners, NM, 0.9 km away, at 7,086 ft elevation (22 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clines Corners, NM (used) | 7,086 ft | May 4 | Oct 12 |
| Clines Corners 7Se, NM | 6,924 ft | May 9 | Oct 7 |
| Stanley 2 Nne, NM | 6,375 ft | May 9 | Oct 7 |
| Moriarty 1 Ne, NM | 6,220 ft | May 14 | Oct 4 |
Frost dates near Clines Corners
- Stanley, NM 87056 · last May 9, first Oct 7
- Moriarty, NM 87035 · last May 14, first Oct 4
- Mcintosh, NM 87032 · last May 18, first Oct 1
- Villanueva, NM 87583 · last Apr 24, first Oct 20
- Ribera, NM 87560 · last May 24, first Sep 30
- Ilfeld, NM 87538 · last May 15, first Oct 3
- Encino, NM 88321 · last May 9, first Oct 6
- Edgewood, NM 87015 · last May 14, first Oct 4
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Clines Corners, NM?
- For ZIP code 87070, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 4, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Clines Corners, NM weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 18.
- When is the first frost in Clines Corners, NM?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 12. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 30, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 87070?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 159 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.