Last frost date in Hobbs, New Mexico
March 28
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 9; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 13.
November 10
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 27.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Hobbs (USC00294026), 1.7 miles from Hobbs, elevation 3,660 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 9 | Mar 28 | Apr 13 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 27 | Nov 10 | Nov 22 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 225
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 9 | Nov 1 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 28 | Nov 10 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 13 | Nov 19 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 72
What to plant now in Hobbs
- 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 30 Hobbs: March 28
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Hobbs: November 10
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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