Frost dates for 88231Eunice, NM
The average last spring frost in Eunice is April 4 and the average first fall frost is November 6, giving a typical growing season of about 217 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 4
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 6
- Growing season
- 217 days
Safer after Apr 23 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 24 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 10 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 2 · Apr 17 · May 1 | Oct 17 · Oct 29 · Nov 10 | 194 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 13 · Apr 4 · Apr 23 | Oct 24 · Nov 6 · Nov 21 | 217 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 26 · Mar 17 · Apr 9 | Nov 1 · Nov 16 · Dec 1 | 241 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Eunice
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 4 – May 10 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 20 – Jul 17 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 4 – Apr 4 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 4 – Jun 4 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 21 – Apr 19 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 4 – Jun 4 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 4 – Jul 27 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – Jun 4 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 4 – Jun 4 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – Aug 19 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – Jul 17 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 4 – Jun 4 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – May 20 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 19 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – May 4 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 21 – Feb 17 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Apr 19 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 20 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Apr 19 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Jul 17 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Aug 17 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 4 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 4 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Jul 27 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Aug 27 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – May 20 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Sep 12 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Apr 10 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 13 – Sep 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 24 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Sep 27 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Apr 10 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Aug 27 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 20 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Aug 12 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 27 – Nov 27 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 88231 is matched to the NOAA station Ochoa, NM, 39.3 km away, at 3,398 ft elevation (44 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ochoa, NM (used) | 3,398 ft | Apr 4 | Nov 6 |
| Hobbs, NM | 3,660 ft | Mar 28 | Nov 10 |
| Hobbs 13W, NM | 3,836 ft | Mar 28 | Nov 13 |
| Jal, NM | 3,054 ft | Mar 31 | Nov 3 |
Frost dates near Eunice
- Monument, NM 88265 · last Mar 28, first Nov 10
- Hobbs, NM 88244 · last Mar 28, first Nov 10
- Jal, NM 88252 · last Mar 31, first Nov 3
- Seminole, TX 79360 · last Apr 2, first Nov 6
- Andrews, TX 79714 · last Mar 18, first Nov 14
- Lovington, NM 88260 · last Mar 28, first Nov 13
- Kermit, TX 79745 · last Mar 26, first Nov 11
- Denver City, TX 79323 · last Apr 7, first Nov 4
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Eunice, NM?
- For ZIP code 88231, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 4, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Ochoa, NM weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 23.
- When is the first frost in Eunice, NM?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 6. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 24, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 88231?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 217 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.