Frost dates for 87733Mosquero, NM
The average last spring frost in Mosquero is May 3 and the average first fall frost is October 12, giving a typical growing season of about 160 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 3
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 12
- Growing season
- 160 days
Safer after May 17 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 1 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 188 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 1 · May 13 · May 25 | Sep 23 · Oct 5 · Oct 16 | 145 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 21 · May 3 · May 17 | Oct 1 · Oct 12 · Oct 24 | 160 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 11 · Apr 24 · May 7 | Oct 6 · Oct 20 · Nov 1 | 178 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Mosquero
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 2 – Jun 8 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 19 – Jun 22 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 2 – May 3 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 2 – Jul 3 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 19 – May 18 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 2 – Jul 3 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 2 – Jul 2 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 19 – Jul 3 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 2 – Jul 3 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 19 – Jul 25 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 19 – Jun 22 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 2 – Jul 3 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 26 – Jun 18 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 18 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – Jun 2 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Mar 18 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 19 – May 18 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 18 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 19 – May 18 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 12 – Jun 22 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Jul 23 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 3 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 2 – Jul 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Aug 2 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – Jun 18 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Aug 18 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – May 9 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Aug 23 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 23 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Sep 2 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 19 – May 9 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Aug 2 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 3 – Jun 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 2 – Jul 18 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 2 – Nov 2 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 87733 is matched to the NOAA station Mosquero 1 Ne, NM, 3.8 km away, at 5,465 ft elevation (35 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosquero 1 Ne, NM (used) | 5,465 ft | May 3 | Oct 12 |
| Roy, NM | 5,743 ft | Apr 30 | Oct 15 |
| Rosebud 7Nw, NM | 4,780 ft | Apr 21 | Oct 24 |
| Conchas Dam, NM | 4,244 ft | Apr 4 | Nov 2 |
Frost dates near Mosquero
- Solano, NM 87746 · last Apr 30, first Oct 15
- Roy, NM 87743 · last Apr 30, first Oct 15
- Mills, NM 87730 · last Apr 30, first Oct 15
- Conchas Dam, NM 88416 · last Apr 4, first Nov 2
- Gladstone, NM 88422 · last May 5, first Oct 7
- Amistad, NM 88410 · last Apr 27, first Oct 17
- Logan, NM 88426 · last Apr 18, first Oct 26
- Garita, NM 88421 · last Apr 4, first Nov 2
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Mosquero, NM?
- For ZIP code 87733, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 3, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Mosquero 1 Ne, NM weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 17.
- When is the first frost in Mosquero, NM?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 12. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 1, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 87733?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 160 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.