Last frost date in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
April 8
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 24; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 28.
November 1
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 20.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Rio Rancho #2 (USC00297481), 4.3 miles from Rio Rancho, elevation 5,290 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 24 | Apr 8 | Apr 28 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 20 | Nov 1 | Nov 12 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 203
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 26 | Oct 22 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 8 | Nov 1 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 20 | Nov 9 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 116
What to plant now in Rio Rancho
- Corn saladSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Upland cressSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Rhubarb plantsNov 1 – Dec 1Soon
- Asparagus plantsNov 15 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 10 Rio Rancho: April 8
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Rio Rancho: November 1
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 13 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Los Lunas 34 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Santa Fe 48 mi · last frost May 14
- Española 61 mi · last frost May 11
- Las Vegas 86 mi · last frost May 24
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