Frost dates for 87718Eagle Nest, NM
The average last spring frost in Eagle Nest 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 232 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 Eagle Nest
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 87718 is matched to the NOAA station Eagle Nest, NM, 3 km away, at 8,280 ft elevation (19 ft higher 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 |
| Angel Fire 1S, NM | 8,500 ft | Jun 18 | Sep 8 |
| Red River, NM | 8,667 ft | Jun 19 | Sep 7 |
| Cimarron 4 Sw, NM | 6,540 ft | May 11 | Oct 3 |
Frost dates near Eagle Nest
- Ute Park, NM 87749 · last Jun 16, first Sep 14
- Angel Fire, NM 87710 · last Jun 18, first Sep 8
- Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525 · last Jun 19, first Sep 7
- Cimarron, NM 87714 · last Jun 16, first Sep 14
- Red River, NM 87558 · last Jun 19, first Sep 7
- Arroyo Seco, NM 87514 · last Jun 16, first Sep 14
- Valdez, NM 87580 · last Jun 19, first Sep 7
- El Prado, NM 87529 · last May 19, first Oct 3
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Eagle Nest, NM?
- For ZIP code 87718, 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 Eagle Nest, 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 87718?
- 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.