Frost dates for 88426Logan, NM
The average last spring frost in Logan is April 18 and the average first fall frost is October 26, giving a typical growing season of about 190 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 18
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 26
- Growing season
- 190 days
Safer after May 1 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 13 (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 15 · Apr 28 · May 11 | Oct 4 · Oct 17 · Oct 28 | 170 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 2 · Apr 18 · May 1 | Oct 13 · Oct 26 · Nov 6 | 190 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 18 · Apr 4 · Apr 21 | Oct 20 · Nov 4 · Nov 15 | 211 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Logan
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 88426 is matched to the NOAA station Tucumcari Muni Ap, NM, 25.5 km away, at 4,065 ft elevation (220 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucumcari Muni Ap, NM (used) | 4,065 ft | Apr 18 | Oct 26 |
| Mccarty Rch, NM | 4,410 ft | Apr 20 | Oct 21 |
| Tucumcari 4 Ne, NM | 4,086 ft | Apr 18 | Oct 25 |
| San Jon, NM | 4,230 ft | Apr 18 | Oct 24 |
Frost dates near Logan
- San Jon, NM 88434 · last Apr 18, first Oct 24
- Tucumcari, NM 88401 · last Apr 18, first Oct 25
- Bard, NM 88411 · last Apr 18, first Oct 24
- Nara Visa, NM 88430 · last Apr 27, first Oct 17
- Quay, NM 88433 · last Apr 18, first Oct 25
- Amistad, NM 88410 · last Apr 27, first Oct 17
- Grady, NM 88120 · last Apr 20, first Oct 24
- Mosquero, NM 87733 · last May 3, first Oct 12
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Logan, NM?
- For ZIP code 88426, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 18, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Tucumcari Muni Ap, NM weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 1.
- When is the first frost in Logan, NM?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 26. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 13, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 88426?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 190 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.