Frost dates for 87735Ojo Feliz, NM
The average last spring frost in Ojo Feliz is May 26 and the average first fall frost is September 26, giving a typical growing season of about 121 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 26
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 26
- Growing season
- 121 days
Safer after Jun 8 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 13 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 211 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 26 · Jun 7 · Jun 24 | Sep 4 · Sep 17 · Sep 28 | 101 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 11 · May 26 · Jun 8 | Sep 13 · Sep 26 · Oct 6 | 121 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 29 · May 11 · May 26 | Sep 20 · Oct 3 · Oct 15 | 142 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Ojo Feliz
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 25 – Jul 1 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jun 11 – Jun 6 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 25 – May 26 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 25 – Jul 26 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 12 – Jun 10 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 25 – Jul 26 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 25 – Jun 16 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 11 – Jul 26 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 25 – Jul 26 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 11 – Jul 9 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 11 – Jun 6 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 25 – Jul 26 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 18 – Jul 11 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 25 – Jun 10 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 25 – Jun 25 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 10 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 12 – Jun 10 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 7 – May 11 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 12 – Jun 10 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 27 – Jun 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Jul 7 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 28 – Apr 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 25 – May 26 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 17 – Jun 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Jul 17 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 25 – Jul 11 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Aug 2 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 18 – Jun 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 7 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 25 – Jun 15 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Aug 17 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 12 – Jun 1 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 9 – Jul 17 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 26 – Jul 11 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 17 – Jul 2 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 16 – Oct 17 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 87735 is matched to the NOAA station Ocate 2 Nw, NM, 14.9 km away, at 7,655 ft elevation (109 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocate 2 Nw, NM (used) | 7,655 ft | May 26 | Sep 26 |
| Valmora, NM | 6,325 ft | May 18 | Oct 1 |
| Gascon, NM | 8,250 ft | May 28 | Sep 26 |
| Angel Fire 1S, NM | 8,500 ft | Jun 18 | Sep 8 |
Frost dates near Ojo Feliz
- Ocate, NM 87734 · last May 26, first Sep 26
- Rainsville, NM 87736 · last May 10, first Oct 7
- Guadalupita, NM 87722 · last May 26, first Sep 26
- Buena Vista, NM 87712 · last May 10, first Oct 7
- Mora, NM 87732 · last May 10, first Oct 7
- Holman, NM 87723 · last May 26, first Sep 26
- Chacon, NM 87713 · last May 28, first Sep 26
- Cleveland, NM 87715 · last May 28, first Sep 26
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Ojo Feliz, NM?
- For ZIP code 87735, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 26, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Ocate 2 Nw, NM weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 8.
- When is the first frost in Ojo Feliz, NM?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 26. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 13, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 87735?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 121 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.