Frost dates for 88264Maljamar, NM
The average last spring frost in Maljamar is March 28 and the average first fall frost is November 13, giving a typical growing season of about 230 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 28
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 13
- Growing season
- 230 days
Safer after Apr 15 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 30 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 17 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) | Mar 25 · Apr 10 · Apr 30 | Oct 18 · Nov 3 · Nov 17 | 203 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 5 · Mar 28 · Apr 15 | Oct 30 · Nov 13 · Nov 28 | 230 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 16 · Mar 10 · Apr 2 | Nov 7 · Nov 23 · Dec 8 | 257 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Maljamar
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 | Feb 25 – May 3 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 13 – Jul 24 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 25 – Mar 28 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 14 – Apr 12 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – Aug 3 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – May 28 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – Aug 26 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – Jul 24 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – May 13 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Apr 12 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Apr 27 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 14 – Feb 10 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Mar 13 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Jul 24 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 13 – Aug 24 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Feb 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 3 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Sep 3 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – May 13 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Sep 19 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Apr 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 20 – Sep 24 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Apr 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Oct 4 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Sep 3 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – May 13 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 19 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 3 – Dec 4 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 88264 is matched to the NOAA station Hobbs 13W, NM, 41.4 km away, at 3,836 ft elevation (308 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs 13W, NM (used) | 3,836 ft | Mar 28 | Nov 13 |
| Waste Isolt'N Pilot Plt, NM | 3,411 ft | Apr 6 | Nov 2 |
| Caprock, NM | 4,350 ft | Apr 14 | Oct 28 |
| Tatum, NM | 4,012 ft | Apr 19 | Oct 26 |
Frost dates near Maljamar
- Loco Hills, NM 88255 · last Apr 11, first Oct 29
- Lovington, NM 88260 · last Mar 28, first Nov 13
- Mcdonald, NM 88262 · last Apr 19, first Oct 26
- Hobbs, NM 88241 · last Mar 28, first Nov 10
- Artesia, NM 88211 · last Apr 11, first Oct 29
- Monument, NM 88265 · last Mar 28, first Nov 10
- Lake Arthur, NM 88253 · last Apr 11, first Oct 29
- Hagerman, NM 88232 · last Mar 29, first Nov 7
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Maljamar, NM?
- For ZIP code 88264, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 28, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Hobbs 13W, NM weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 15.
- When is the first frost in Maljamar, NM?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 13. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 30, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 88264?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 230 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.