Frost dates for 88354Weed, NM
The average last spring frost in Weed is April 30 and the average first fall frost is October 21, giving a typical growing season of about 173 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 30
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 21
- Growing season
- 173 days
Safer after May 15 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 9 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 185 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 27 · May 11 · May 30 | Oct 2 · Oct 12 · Oct 24 | 154 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 16 · Apr 30 · May 15 | Oct 9 · Oct 21 · Nov 4 | 173 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 1 · Apr 20 · May 5 | Oct 14 · Oct 30 · Nov 14 | 193 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Weed
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 30 – Jun 5 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 16 – Jul 1 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 30 – Apr 30 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 30 – Jun 30 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 16 – May 15 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 30 – Jun 30 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 30 – Jul 11 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 16 – Jun 30 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 30 – Jun 30 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 16 – Aug 3 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 16 – Jul 1 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 30 – Jun 30 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 23 – Jun 15 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – May 15 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – May 30 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Mar 15 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 16 – May 15 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 15 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 16 – May 15 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 21 – Jul 1 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Aug 1 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Mar 30 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – Apr 30 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 11 – Jul 11 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 11 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – Jun 15 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 27 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – May 6 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 1 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – May 20 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Sep 11 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 16 – May 6 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 11 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 30 – Jun 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 11 – Jul 27 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 11 – Nov 11 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 88354 is matched to the NOAA station Mtn Park, NM, 33.8 km away, at 6,804 ft elevation (164 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mtn Park, NM (used) | 6,804 ft | Apr 30 | Oct 21 |
| Elk, NM | 5,934 ft | May 7 | Oct 11 |
| Cloudcroft, NM | 8,680 ft | May 18 | Oct 1 |
| Alamogordo, NM | 4,380 ft | Mar 9 | Nov 18 |
Frost dates near Weed
- Sacramento, NM 88347 · last May 18, first Oct 1
- Mayhill, NM 88339 · last Apr 30, first Oct 21
- Cloudcroft, NM 88317 · last May 18, first Oct 1
- Pinon, NM 88344 · last May 7, first Oct 11
- Timberon, NM 88350 · last Apr 30, first Oct 21
- Sunspot, NM 88349 · last May 18, first Oct 1
- High Rolls Mountain Park, NM 88325 · last Apr 30, first Oct 21
- Alamogordo, NM 88310 · last Mar 9, first Nov 18
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Weed, NM?
- For ZIP code 88354, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 30, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Mtn Park, NM weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 15.
- When is the first frost in Weed, NM?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 21. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 9, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 88354?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 173 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.