Last frost date in Carlsbad, New Mexico
March 17
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by February 28; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 5.
November 12
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 29.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Carlsbad (USC00291469), 3.8 miles from Carlsbad, elevation 3,120 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Feb 28 | Mar 17 | Apr 5 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 29 | Nov 12 | Nov 26 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 238
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 3 | Nov 3 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 17 | Nov 12 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 2 | Nov 23 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 75
What to plant now in Carlsbad
- Mustard greensAug 15 – Nov 1Now
- Garden peasSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- ParsleySept 1 – Nov 15Now
- RadishesSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- SpinachSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Corn saladOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Onion setsOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Upland cressOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Asparagus plantsDec 1 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around March 20 Carlsbad: March 17
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Carlsbad: November 12
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
- Artesia 33 mi · last frost Apr 11
- Lovington 64 mi · last frost Mar 28
- Hobbs 67 mi · last frost Mar 28
- Roswell 69 mi · last frost Apr 13
- Alamogordo 106 mi · last frost Mar 9
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