Last frost date in Española, New Mexico

May 11

Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 28; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 26.

October 6

Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 25.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Espanola (USC00293031), 0.7 miles from Española, elevation 5,620 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.

What to plant now

Frost dates for Española, New Mexico
Early yearAverageLate year
Last frost in springApr 28May 11May 26
First frost in fallSept 25Oct 6Oct 19

Frost-free days in an average year: 149

Light frost, frost and hard freeze in Española
Chance in a yearAverage last in springAverage first in fall
Light frost (36°F)Every yearMay 25Sept 28
Frost (32°F)Every yearMay 11Oct 6
Hard freeze (28°F)Every yearApr 30Oct 16

Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 174

What to plant now in Española

Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.

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