Last frost date in Farmington, New Mexico
May 2
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 20; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 18.
October 13
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 29.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Farmington Rgnl AP (USW00023090), 2.8 miles from Farmington, elevation 5,495 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 20 | May 2 | May 18 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 29 | Oct 13 | Oct 25 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 160
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 18 | Oct 4 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 2 | Oct 13 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 20 | Oct 22 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 149
What to plant now in Farmington
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Farmington: May 2
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Farmington: October 13
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
- Gallup 91 mi · last frost May 11
- Española 128 mi · last frost May 11
- Rio Rancho 131 mi · last frost Apr 8
- Albuquerque 143 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Santa Fe 144 mi · last frost May 14
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