Last frost date in Roswell, New Mexico
April 13
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 31; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 28.
October 30
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 16.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Roswell Climat (USC00297605), 0.9 miles from Roswell, elevation 3,605 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 31 | Apr 13 | Apr 28 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 16 | Oct 30 | Nov 11 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 197
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 25 | Oct 21 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 13 | Oct 30 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 31 | Nov 6 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 115
What to plant now in Roswell
- 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 Roswell: April 13
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Roswell: October 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
- Artesia 37 mi · last frost Apr 11
- Carlsbad 69 mi · last frost Mar 17
- Lovington 74 mi · last frost Mar 28
- Portales 87 mi · last frost Apr 15
- Alamogordo 90 mi · last frost Mar 9
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