Last frost date in Los Lunas, New Mexico
April 23
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 9; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 6.
October 21
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 7.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Los Lunas 3 Ssw (USC00295150), 2.8 miles from Los Lunas, elevation 4,840 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 9 | Apr 23 | May 6 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 7 | Oct 21 | Nov 2 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 178
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 3 | Oct 10 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 23 | Oct 21 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 8 | Oct 31 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 152
What to plant now in Los Lunas
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Los Lunas: April 23
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Los Lunas: October 21
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
- Albuquerque 22 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Rio Rancho 34 mi · last frost Apr 8
- Santa Fe 75 mi · last frost May 14
- Española 92 mi · last frost May 11
- Las Vegas 105 mi · last frost May 24
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