Last frost date in Santa Fe, New Mexico
May 14
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 30; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 28.
October 6
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 25.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Santa Fe 2 (USC00298085), 3 miles from Santa Fe, elevation 6,756 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 30 | May 14 | May 28 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 25 | Oct 6 | Oct 18 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 144
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 26 | Sept 29 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 14 | Oct 6 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | May 3 | Oct 16 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 168
What to plant now in Santa Fe
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around May 10 Santa Fe: May 14
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Santa Fe: October 6
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
- Española 24 mi · last frost May 11
- Las Vegas 43 mi · last frost May 24
- Rio Rancho 48 mi · last frost Apr 8
- Albuquerque 54 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Los Lunas 75 mi · last frost Apr 23
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