Frost dates for 87714Cimarron, NM
The average last spring frost in Cimarron is June 16 and the average first fall frost is September 14, giving a typical growing season of about 87 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Jun 16
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 14
- Growing season
- 87 days
Safer after Jul 5 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 1 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 227 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) | — | — | 58 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jun 4 · Jun 16 · Jul 5 | Sep 1 · Sep 14 · Sep 23 | 87 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | May 15 · May 31 · Jun 13 | Sep 13 · Sep 23 · Oct 3 | 115 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Cimarron
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 | May 16 – Jul 22 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jul 2 – May 25 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | May 16 – Jun 16 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jul 16 – Aug 16 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Jun 2 – Jul 1 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jul 16 – Aug 16 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jul 16 – Jun 4 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jul 2 – Aug 16 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jul 16 – Aug 16 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jul 2 – Jun 27 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jul 2 – May 25 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jul 16 – Aug 16 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jul 9 – Aug 1 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 16 – Jul 1 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | May 16 – Jul 16 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 1 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jun 2 – Jul 1 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 28 – Jun 1 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jun 2 – Jul 1 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 15 – May 25 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jun 25 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 18 – May 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 16 – Jun 16 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 5 – Jun 4 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 4 – Jul 5 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 16 – Aug 1 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 4 – Jul 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 9 – Jun 22 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 21 – Jul 26 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 16 – Jul 6 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 4 – Aug 5 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jun 2 – Jun 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 28 – Jul 5 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jun 16 – Aug 1 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 5 – Jun 20 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 4 – Oct 5 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 87714 is matched to the NOAA station Eagle Nest, NM, 20.5 km away, at 8,280 ft elevation (1,048 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Nest, NM (used) | 8,280 ft | Jun 16 | Sep 14 |
| Cimarron 4 Sw, NM | 6,540 ft | May 11 | Oct 3 |
| Angel Fire 1S, NM | 8,500 ft | Jun 18 | Sep 8 |
| Ocate 2 Nw, NM | 7,655 ft | May 26 | Sep 26 |
Frost dates near Cimarron
- Ute Park, NM 87749 · last Jun 16, first Sep 14
- Angel Fire, NM 87710 · last Jun 18, first Sep 8
- Eagle Nest, NM 87718 · last Jun 16, first Sep 14
- Miami, NM 87729 · last Apr 30, first Oct 11
- Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525 · last Jun 19, first Sep 7
- Guadalupita, NM 87722 · last May 26, first Sep 26
- Ocate, NM 87734 · last May 26, first Sep 26
- Arroyo Seco, NM 87514 · last Jun 16, first Sep 14
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Cimarron, NM?
- For ZIP code 87714, the average last spring frost (32°F) is June 16, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Eagle Nest, NM weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after July 5.
- When is the first frost in Cimarron, NM?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 14. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 1, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 87714?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 87 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.