Frost dates for 88045Lordsburg, NM
The average last spring frost in Lordsburg is April 27 and the average first fall frost is October 25, giving a typical growing season of about 179 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 27
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 25
- Growing season
- 179 days
Safer after May 10 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 13 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 182 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 24 · May 4 · May 21 | Oct 4 · Oct 16 · Oct 27 | 162 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 13 · Apr 27 · May 10 | Oct 13 · Oct 25 · Nov 4 | 179 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 28 · Apr 15 · May 2 | Oct 21 · Nov 1 · Nov 13 | 198 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Lordsburg
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 27 – Jun 2 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 13 – Jul 5 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 27 – Apr 27 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 27 – Jun 27 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 13 – May 12 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 27 – Jun 27 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 27 – Jul 15 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jun 27 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 27 – Jun 27 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Aug 7 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jul 5 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 27 – Jun 27 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 20 – Jun 12 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – May 12 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – May 27 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 12 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – May 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Apr 12 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – May 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Jul 5 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Aug 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Mar 27 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – Apr 27 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 15 – Jul 15 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 15 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – Jun 12 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 31 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – May 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Sep 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – May 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Sep 15 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – May 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – Jun 12 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 15 – Jul 31 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 15 – Nov 15 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 88045 is matched to the NOAA station Lordsburg 4 Se, NM, 6.6 km away, at 4,244 ft elevation (201 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lordsburg 4 Se, NM (used) | 4,244 ft | Apr 27 | Oct 25 |
| Animas 3Ese, NM | 4,501 ft | Apr 2 | Nov 7 |
| Redrock 1 Nne, NM | 4,056 ft | Apr 30 | Oct 23 |
| White Signal, NM | 5,991 ft | Apr 23 | Oct 26 |
Frost dates near Lordsburg
- Playas, NM 88009 · last Apr 2, first Nov 7
- Animas, NM 88020 · last Apr 2, first Nov 7
- Redrock, NM 88055 · last Apr 30, first Oct 23
- San Simon, AZ 85632 · last Apr 2, first Nov 7
- Tyrone, NM 88065 · last Apr 23, first Oct 26
- Hachita, NM 88040 · last Apr 23, first Oct 27
- Rodeo, NM 88056 · last Apr 2, first Nov 7
- Hurley, NM 88043 · last Apr 21, first Oct 31
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Lordsburg, NM?
- For ZIP code 88045, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 27, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Lordsburg 4 Se, NM weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 10.
- When is the first frost in Lordsburg, NM?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 25. 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 88045?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 179 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.