Frost dates for 87827Pie Town, NM
The average last spring frost in Pie Town is June 1 and the average first fall frost is September 29, giving a typical growing season of about 117 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Jun 1
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 29
- Growing season
- 117 days
Safer after Jun 14 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 15 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 212 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) | Jun 1 · Jun 12 · Jun 24 | Sep 6 · Sep 21 · Oct 1 | 99 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 20 · Jun 1 · Jun 14 | Sep 15 · Sep 29 · Oct 10 | 117 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | May 7 · May 21 · Jun 4 | Sep 24 · Oct 6 · Oct 20 | 138 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Pie Town
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 1 – Jul 7 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jun 17 – Jun 9 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | May 1 – Jun 1 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jul 1 – Aug 1 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 18 – Jun 16 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jul 1 – Aug 1 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jul 1 – Jun 19 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 17 – Aug 1 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jul 1 – Aug 1 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 17 – Jul 12 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 17 – Jun 9 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jul 1 – Aug 1 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 24 – Jul 17 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 1 – Jun 16 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | May 1 – Jul 1 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 20 – Apr 16 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 18 – Jun 16 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 13 – May 17 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 18 – Jun 16 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 30 – Jun 9 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Jul 10 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 3 – May 1 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 1 – Jun 1 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 20 – Jun 19 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Jul 20 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 1 – Jul 17 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Aug 5 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 24 – Jun 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 10 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 1 – Jun 21 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Aug 20 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 18 – Jun 7 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 12 – Jul 20 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jun 1 – Jul 17 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 20 – Jul 5 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 19 – Oct 20 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 87827 is matched to the NOAA station Quemado, NM, 11.6 km away, at 6,878 ft elevation (278 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quemado, NM (used) | 6,878 ft | Jun 1 | Sep 29 |
| Fence Lake, NM | 7,065 ft | May 31 | Oct 1 |
| Pietown 19Ne, NM | 7,961 ft | May 12 | Oct 9 |
| Augustine 2E, NM | 7,000 ft | May 19 | Oct 4 |
Frost dates near Pie Town
- Quemado, NM 87829 · last Jun 1, first Sep 29
- Datil, NM 87821 · last May 19, first Oct 4
- Aragon, NM 87820 · last Jun 17, first Sep 21
- Fence Lake, NM 87315 · last May 31, first Oct 1
- Pinehill, NM 87357 · last Jun 3, first Sep 27
- Reserve, NM 87830 · last May 30, first Oct 3
- Luna, NM 87824 · last Jun 17, first Sep 21
- Nutrioso, AZ 85932 · last Jun 15, first Sep 21
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Pie Town, NM?
- For ZIP code 87827, the average last spring frost (32°F) is June 1, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Quemado, NM weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 14.
- When is the first frost in Pie Town, NM?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 29. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 15, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 87827?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 117 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.