Last frost date in Albuquerque, New Mexico
April 23
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 7; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 6.
October 20
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 8.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Rio Grande Nature Ctr (USC00297461), 2.7 miles from Albuquerque, elevation 4,944 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 7 | Apr 23 | May 6 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 8 | Oct 20 | Nov 1 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 179
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 5 | Oct 10 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 23 | Oct 20 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 5 | Oct 31 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 125
What to plant now in Albuquerque
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Albuquerque: April 23
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Albuquerque: October 20
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
Nearby in New Mexico
- Rio Rancho 13 mi · last frost Apr 8
- Los Lunas 22 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Santa Fe 54 mi · last frost May 14
- Española 70 mi · last frost May 11
- Las Vegas 88 mi · last frost May 24
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