Frost dates for 87415Flora Vista, NM
The average last spring frost in Flora Vista is May 12 and the average first fall frost is October 6, giving a typical growing season of about 147 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 12
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 6
- Growing season
- 147 days
Safer after May 30 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 24 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 197 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 27 · Jun 11 | Sep 17 · Sep 30 · Oct 10 | 124 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 29 · May 12 · May 30 | Sep 24 · Oct 6 · Oct 19 | 147 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 16 · Apr 30 · May 12 | Oct 1 · Oct 15 · Oct 29 | 167 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Flora Vista
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 11 – Jun 17 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 28 – Jun 16 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 11 – May 12 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 11 – Jul 12 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 28 – May 27 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 11 – Jul 12 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 11 – Jun 26 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 28 – Jul 12 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 11 – Jul 12 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 28 – Jul 19 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 28 – Jun 16 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 11 – Jul 12 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 4 – Jun 27 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 11 – May 27 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 11 – Jun 11 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 27 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 28 – May 27 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 24 – Apr 27 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 28 – May 27 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 6 – Jun 16 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Jul 17 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 11 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 11 – May 12 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 27 – Jun 26 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Jul 27 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 11 – Jun 27 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Aug 12 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 18 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 11 – Jun 1 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Aug 27 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 28 – May 18 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Jul 27 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 12 – Jun 27 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 27 – Jul 12 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 26 – Oct 27 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 87415 is matched to the NOAA station Aztec Ruins Nm, NM, 8.1 km away, at 5,644 ft elevation (86 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aztec Ruins Nm, NM (used) | 5,644 ft | May 12 | Oct 6 |
| Farmington Rgnl Ap, NM | 5,495 ft | May 2 | Oct 13 |
| Bloomfield 3 Se, NM | 5,806 ft | Apr 23 | Oct 19 |
| Farmington Ag Sci Cnt, NM | 5,625 ft | Apr 29 | Oct 15 |
Frost dates near Flora Vista
- Farmington, NM 87499 · last Apr 23, first Oct 19
- Aztec, NM 87410 · last May 12, first Oct 6
- Bloomfield, NM 87413 · last Apr 23, first Oct 19
- La Plata, NM 87418 · last May 12, first Oct 6
- Blanco, NM 87412 · last May 12, first Oct 6
- Kirtland, NM 87417 · last May 12, first Oct 4
- Marvel, CO 81329 · last Jun 1, first Sep 27
- Fruitland, NM 87416 · last May 12, first Oct 4
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Flora Vista, NM?
- For ZIP code 87415, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 12, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Aztec Ruins Nm, NM weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 30.
- When is the first frost in Flora Vista, NM?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 6. 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 87415?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 147 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.