Frost dates for 87313Crownpoint, NM
The average last spring frost in Crownpoint is May 28 and the average first fall frost is September 28, 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 28
- Growing season
- 121 days
Safer after Jun 14 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 15 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 208 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 24 · Jun 6 · Jun 22 | Sep 11 · Sep 21 · Oct 2 | 104 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 12 · May 28 · Jun 14 | Sep 15 · Sep 28 · Oct 9 | 121 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 30 · May 15 · Jun 2 | Sep 21 · Oct 5 · Oct 20 | 141 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Crownpoint
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 8 |
| 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 18 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 13 – Jul 28 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 27 – Jul 28 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 13 – Jul 11 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 13 – Jun 8 |
| 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 29 – Jun 8 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Jul 9 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 30 – Apr 27 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 19 – Jun 18 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 18 – Jul 19 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – Jul 13 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 18 – Aug 4 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 20 – Jun 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Aug 9 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – Jun 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 18 – Aug 19 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 14 – Jun 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 11 – Jul 19 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 28 – Jul 13 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 19 – Jul 4 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 18 – Oct 19 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 87313 is matched to the NOAA station Star Lake, NM, 55.5 km away, at 6,635 ft elevation (32 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Lake, NM (used) | 6,635 ft | May 28 | Sep 28 |
| Chaco Canyon Natl Mon, NM | 6,174 ft | May 28 | Sep 27 |
| Thoreau 12 Se, NM | 7,425 ft | May 29 | Sep 26 |
| Mcgaffey 5 Se, NM | 8,000 ft | Jun 5 | Sep 25 |
Frost dates near Crownpoint
- Jamestown, NM 87347 · last Jun 5, first Sep 25
- Smith Lake, NM 87365 · last Jun 5, first Sep 25
- Yatahey, NM 87375 · last Jun 5, first Sep 25
- Thoreau, NM 87323 · last May 29, first Sep 26
- Prewitt, NM 87045 · last May 29, first Sep 26
- Continental Divide, NM 87312 · last May 29, first Sep 26
- Fort Wingate, NM 87316 · last May 11, first Oct 7
- Brimhall, NM 87310 · last May 11, first Oct 7
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Crownpoint, NM?
- For ZIP code 87313, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 28, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Star Lake, NM weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 14.
- When is the first frost in Crownpoint, NM?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 28. 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 87313?
- 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.