Frost dates for 88136Yeso, NM
The average last spring frost in Yeso is April 18 and the average first fall frost is October 26, giving a typical growing season of about 188 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 18
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 26
- Growing season
- 188 days
Safer after May 2 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 10 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 173 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 17 · Apr 29 · May 10 | Oct 2 · Oct 16 · Oct 30 | 168 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 4 · Apr 18 · May 2 | Oct 10 · Oct 26 · Nov 7 | 188 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 19 · Apr 7 · Apr 22 | Oct 20 · Nov 3 · Nov 19 | 211 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Yeso
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 18 – May 24 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 4 – Jul 6 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 18 – Apr 18 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 18 – Jun 18 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 4 – May 3 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 18 – Jun 18 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 18 – Jul 16 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 4 – Jun 18 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 18 – Jun 18 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 4 – Aug 8 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 4 – Jul 6 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 18 – Jun 18 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jun 3 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – May 3 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – May 18 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 3 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 3 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Apr 3 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 3 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Jul 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Mar 18 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – Apr 18 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Jul 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Aug 16 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – Jun 3 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Sep 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 24 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 6 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – May 8 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Sep 16 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – Apr 24 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 16 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 18 – Jun 3 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Aug 1 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 16 – Nov 16 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 88136 is matched to the NOAA station Yeso 2 S, NM, 13.4 km away, at 4,850 ft elevation (170 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeso 2 S, NM (used) | 4,850 ft | Apr 18 | Oct 26 |
| Sumner Lake, NM | 4,306 ft | Apr 17 | Oct 28 |
| Ramon 8 Sw, NM | 5,327 ft | Apr 28 | Oct 16 |
| Ft Sumner 5 S, NM | 4,050 ft | Apr 18 | Oct 26 |
Frost dates near Yeso
- Vaughn, NM 88353 · last May 9, first Oct 6
- Santa Rosa, NM 88435 · last Apr 20, first Oct 23
- Fort Sumner, NM 88119 · last Apr 9, first Oct 30
- Taiban, NM 88134 · last Apr 9, first Oct 30
- Encino, NM 88321 · last May 9, first Oct 6
- Cuervo, NM 88417 · last Apr 20, first Oct 23
- Corona, NM 88318 · last Apr 29, first Oct 20
- House, NM 88121 · last Apr 24, first Oct 21
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Yeso, NM?
- For ZIP code 88136, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 18, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Yeso 2 S, NM weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 2.
- When is the first frost in Yeso, NM?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 26. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 10, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 88136?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 188 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.