Last frost date in Gallup, New Mexico
May 11
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 30; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 26.
October 7
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 27.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Gallup Sand & Gravel (USC00293428), 2.5 miles from Gallup, elevation 6,577 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 30 | May 11 | May 26 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 27 | Oct 7 | Oct 20 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 148
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 25 | Oct 1 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 11 | Oct 7 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 29 | Oct 17 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 166
What to plant now in Gallup
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around May 10 Gallup: May 11
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Gallup: October 7
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
- Farmington 91 mi · last frost May 2
- Rio Rancho 116 mi · last frost Apr 8
- Los Lunas 121 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Albuquerque 122 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Española 154 mi · last frost May 11
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