Frost dates for 88422Gladstone, NM
The average last spring frost in Gladstone is May 5 and the average first fall frost is October 7, giving a typical growing season of about 153 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 5
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 7
- Growing season
- 153 days
Safer after May 19 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 26 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 190 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) | May 3 · May 15 · May 30 | Sep 18 · Oct 1 · Oct 12 | 136 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 24 · May 5 · May 19 | Sep 26 · Oct 7 · Oct 20 | 153 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 14 · Apr 26 · May 9 | Oct 3 · Oct 17 · Oct 29 | 170 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Gladstone
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 | Apr 4 – Jun 10 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 21 – Jun 17 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 4 – May 5 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 4 – Jul 5 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 21 – May 20 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 4 – Jul 5 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 4 – Jun 27 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jul 5 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 4 – Jul 5 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jul 20 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jun 17 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 4 – Jul 5 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 28 – Jun 20 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 20 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – Jun 4 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 20 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 21 – May 20 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 17 – Apr 20 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 21 – May 20 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 7 – Jun 17 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Jul 18 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 4 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 28 – Jun 27 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Jul 28 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – Jun 20 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Aug 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – May 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 18 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 25 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Aug 28 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 21 – May 11 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 20 – Jul 28 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 5 – Jun 20 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 28 – Jul 13 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 27 – Oct 28 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 88422 is matched to the NOAA station Pasamonte, NM, 20.8 km away, at 5,650 ft elevation (229 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasamonte, NM (used) | 5,650 ft | May 5 | Oct 7 |
| Roy, NM | 5,743 ft | Apr 30 | Oct 15 |
| Grenville, NM | 6,002 ft | May 5 | Oct 9 |
| Capulin, NM | 6,840 ft | May 17 | Oct 1 |
Frost dates near Gladstone
- Mills, NM 87730 · last Apr 30, first Oct 15
- Roy, NM 87743 · last Apr 30, first Oct 15
- Grenville, NM 88424 · last May 5, first Oct 7
- Des Moines, NM 88418 · last May 17, first Oct 1
- Solano, NM 87746 · last Apr 30, first Oct 15
- Capulin, NM 88414 · last May 17, first Oct 1
- Mosquero, NM 87733 · last May 3, first Oct 12
- Springer, NM 87747 · last Apr 30, first Oct 11
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Gladstone, NM?
- For ZIP code 88422, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 5, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Pasamonte, NM weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 19.
- When is the first frost in Gladstone, NM?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 7. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 26, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 88422?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 153 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.