Last frost date in Las Vegas, New Mexico
May 24
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by May 9; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after June 6.
September 30
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 20.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Las Vegas Wwtp (USC00294862), 2.6 miles from Las Vegas, elevation 6,349 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | May 9 | May 24 | June 6 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 20 | Sept 30 | Oct 11 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 129
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | June 3 | Sept 22 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 24 | Sept 30 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | May 10 | Oct 7 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 203
What to plant now in Las Vegas
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around May 20 Las Vegas: May 24
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around September 30 Las Vegas: September 30
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
- Santa Fe 43 mi · last frost May 14
- Española 55 mi · last frost May 11
- Rio Rancho 86 mi · last frost Apr 8
- Albuquerque 88 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Los Lunas 105 mi · last frost Apr 23
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