Frost dates for 88040Hachita, NM
The average last spring frost in Hachita is April 23 and the average first fall frost is October 27, giving a typical growing season of about 185 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 23
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 27
- Growing season
- 185 days
Safer after May 9 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 13 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 0 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) | Apr 20 · May 3 · May 19 | Oct 5 · Oct 18 · Oct 30 | 165 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 6 · Apr 23 · May 9 | Oct 13 · Oct 27 · Nov 8 | 185 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 20 · Apr 7 · Apr 26 | Oct 20 · Nov 4 · Nov 17 | 209 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Hachita
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 | Mar 23 – May 29 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 9 – Jul 7 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 23 – Apr 23 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 23 – Jun 23 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 9 – May 8 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 23 – Jun 23 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 23 – Jul 17 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 9 – Jun 23 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 23 – Jun 23 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 9 – Aug 9 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 9 – Jul 7 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 23 – Jun 23 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 16 – Jun 8 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – May 8 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – May 23 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 9 – Mar 8 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – May 8 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 8 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – May 8 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Jul 7 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Aug 7 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Mar 23 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – Apr 23 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 17 – Jul 17 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Aug 17 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – Jun 8 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Sep 2 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 29 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Sep 7 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – May 13 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Sep 17 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – Apr 29 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 10 – Aug 17 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 23 – Jun 8 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 17 – Aug 2 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 17 – Nov 17 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 88040 is matched to the NOAA station Hachita 1W, NM, 3.4 km away, at 4,466 ft elevation (52 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hachita 1W, NM (used) | 4,466 ft | Apr 23 | Oct 27 |
| Animas 3Ese, NM | 4,501 ft | Apr 2 | Nov 7 |
| Gage, NM | 4,479 ft | Apr 3 | Nov 7 |
| Lordsburg 4 Se, NM | 4,244 ft | Apr 27 | Oct 25 |
Frost dates near Hachita
- Playas, NM 88009 · last Apr 2, first Nov 7
- Animas, NM 88020 · last Apr 2, first Nov 7
- Lordsburg, NM 88045 · last Apr 27, first Oct 25
- Columbus, NM 88029 · last Mar 18, first Nov 11
- Rodeo, NM 88056 · last Apr 2, first Nov 7
- Deming, NM 88030 · last Apr 7, first Nov 3
- Faywood, NM 88034 · last Apr 21, first Oct 31
- San Simon, AZ 85632 · last Apr 2, first Nov 7
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Hachita, NM?
- For ZIP code 88040, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 23, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Hachita 1W, NM weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 9.
- When is the first frost in Hachita, NM?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 27. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 13, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 88040?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 185 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.