Frost dates for 87535Glorieta, NM
The average last spring frost in Glorieta is May 15 and the average first fall frost is October 3, giving a typical growing season of about 138 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 15
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 3
- Growing season
- 138 days
Safer after May 31 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 19 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 200 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 14 · May 28 · Jun 9 | Sep 10 · Sep 25 · Oct 5 | 119 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 2 · May 15 · May 31 | Sep 19 · Oct 3 · Oct 15 | 138 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 22 · May 4 · May 19 | Sep 29 · Oct 13 · Oct 26 | 159 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Glorieta
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 14 – Jun 20 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 31 – Jun 13 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 14 – May 15 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 14 – Jul 15 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 1 – May 30 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 14 – Jul 15 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 14 – Jun 23 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 31 – Jul 15 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 14 – Jul 15 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 31 – Jul 16 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 31 – Jun 13 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 14 – Jul 15 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 7 – Jun 30 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 14 – May 30 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 14 – Jun 14 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Mar 30 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 1 – May 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 27 – Apr 30 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 1 – May 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 3 – Jun 13 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Jul 14 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 17 – Apr 14 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 14 – May 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 24 – Jun 23 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 23 – Jul 24 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 14 – Jun 30 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 23 – Aug 9 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – May 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 10 – Aug 14 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 14 – Jun 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 23 – Aug 24 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 1 – May 21 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Jul 24 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 15 – Jun 30 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 24 – Jul 9 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 23 – Oct 24 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 87535 is matched to the NOAA station Pecos Nm, NM, 5.8 km away, at 6,878 ft elevation (760 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pecos Nm, NM (used) | 6,878 ft | May 15 | Oct 3 |
| Santa Fe Seton, NM | 7,000 ft | May 2 | Oct 17 |
| Santa Fe 2, NM | 6,756 ft | May 14 | Oct 6 |
| Santa Fe Co Muni Ap, NM | 6,344 ft | May 4 | Oct 15 |
Frost dates near Glorieta
- Rowe, NM 87562 · last May 15, first Oct 3
- Pecos, NM 87552 · last May 15, first Oct 3
- Santa Fe, NM 87505 · last May 2, first Oct 17
- Lamy, NM 87540 · last May 4, first Oct 15
- Ilfeld, NM 87538 · last May 15, first Oct 3
- Tererro, NM 87573 · last May 28, first Sep 26
- San Jose, NM 87565 · last May 15, first Oct 3
- Tesuque, NM 87574 · last May 2, first Oct 17
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Glorieta, NM?
- For ZIP code 87535, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 15, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Pecos Nm, NM weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 31.
- When is the first frost in Glorieta, NM?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 3. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 19, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 87535?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 138 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.