Angel Fire, NM frost dates
Last spring frostJun 18median date
First fall frostSep 8median date
Growing season82 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6aZone 6a
How Angel Fire compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Angel Fire falls between June 4 and July 1, a 27-day window. The first fall frost falls between August 20 and September 21.
- The median last frost is 46 days later than the New Mexico median of May 3.
- Its 82-day growing season is among the shortest of the 349 New Mexico places with a regular frost season.
- The last frost is 50 days later than the zone 6a median of Apr 29. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 6a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 232 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Santa Fe, NM, 106 km away, the last frost here is 35 days later than there and the growing season is 63 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | June 4 |
| 50% (median) | June 18 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | July 1 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | August 20 |
| 50% (median) | September 8 |
| 90% (late) | September 21 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Angel Fire, NM
Angel Fire, NM frost dates — last frost Jun 18, first frost Sep 8, zone 6a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Transplant outside: May 21 to Jun 4
Start indoors: Apr 9 to Apr 23Transplant outside: Jul 2 to Jul 16
Start indoors: Apr 9 to Apr 23Transplant outside: Jul 2 to Jul 16
Start indoors: Apr 23 to May 7Transplant outside: Jun 25 to Jul 9
Start indoors: Apr 23 to May 7Transplant outside: May 28 to Jun 11Sow outdoors: May 21 to Jun 25Plant for fall: Jul 14 to Aug 11
Start indoors: Apr 23 to May 7Transplant outside: May 21 to Jun 4Sow outdoors: May 21 to Jun 4
Start indoors: Apr 23 to May 7Transplant outside: Jun 4 to Jun 18
Start indoors: Apr 23 to May 7Transplant outside: May 28 to Jun 11
Start indoors: Apr 23 to May 7Transplant outside: Jun 4 to Jun 18
Start indoors: May 7 to May 21Transplant outside: Jul 9 to Jul 23Sow outdoors: Jul 9 to Jul 23
Start indoors: May 7 to May 21Transplant outside: Jun 25 to Jul 9
Sow outdoors: May 7 to May 28
Sow outdoors: May 7 to May 28Plant for fall: Jul 14 to Aug 4
Sow outdoors: May 14 to Jun 25Plant for fall: Jul 28 to Aug 18
Start indoors: May 21 to May 28Transplant outside: Jul 2 to Jul 9Sow outdoors: Jun 25 to Jul 9
Start indoors: May 21 to May 28Sow outdoors: Jun 25 to Jul 9
Start indoors: May 21 to May 28Sow outdoors: Jun 25 to Jul 9
Start indoors: May 21 to May 28Transplant outside: Jul 2 to Jul 16
Sow outdoors: May 28 to Jun 25
Sow outdoors: May 28 to Jun 25
Sow outdoors: May 28 to Jun 18
Sow outdoors: Jun 4 to Jul 2
Sow outdoors: Jun 4 to Jun 25Plant for fall: Jul 14 to Aug 4
Sow outdoors: Jun 25 to Jul 16
Sow outdoors: Jun 25 to Jul 9
Transplant outside: Jul 2 to Jul 23
Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 29
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Angel Fire, NM
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | May 21 – Jun 4 | — | — |
| Peppers Warning: Your frost-free season is about 82 days, which is tight for peppers (75+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | Jul 2 – Jul 16 | — | — |
| Eggplant Warning: Your frost-free season is about 82 days, which is tight for eggplant (75+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | Jul 2 – Jul 16 | — | — |
| Tomatoes Warning: Your frost-free season is about 82 days, which is tight for tomatoes (70+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | Apr 23 – May 7 | Jun 25 – Jul 9 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 23 – May 7 | May 28 – Jun 11 | May 21 – Jun 25 | Jul 14 – Aug 11 |
| Kale | Apr 23 – May 7 | May 21 – Jun 4 | May 21 – Jun 4 | — |
| Broccoli | Apr 23 – May 7 | Jun 4 – Jun 18 | — | — |
| Cabbage | Apr 23 – May 7 | May 28 – Jun 11 | — | — |
| Cauliflower | Apr 23 – May 7 | Jun 4 – Jun 18 | — | — |
| Okra | May 7 – May 21 | Jul 9 – Jul 23 | Jul 9 – Jul 23 | — |
| Basil | May 7 – May 21 | Jun 25 – Jul 9 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | May 7 – May 28 | — |
| Spinach | — | — | May 7 – May 28 | Jul 14 – Aug 4 |
| Radishes | — | — | May 14 – Jun 25 | Jul 28 – Aug 18 |
| Cucumbers | May 21 – May 28 | Jul 2 – Jul 9 | Jun 25 – Jul 9 | — |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | May 21 – May 28 | — | Jun 25 – Jul 9 | — |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins Warning: Your frost-free season is about 82 days, which is tight for winter squash & pumpkins (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | May 21 – May 28 | — | Jun 25 – Jul 9 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon Warning: Your frost-free season is about 82 days, which is tight for melons & watermelon (85+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | May 21 – May 28 | Jul 2 – Jul 16 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | May 28 – Jun 25 | — |
| Beets | — | — | May 28 – Jun 25 | — |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 28 – Jun 18 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Jun 4 – Jul 2 | — |
| Cilantro | — | — | Jun 4 – Jun 25 | Jul 14 – Aug 4 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Jun 25 – Jul 16 | — |
| Sweet Corn Warning: Your frost-free season is about 82 days, which is tight for sweet corn (80+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | — | — | Jun 25 – Jul 9 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes Warning: Your frost-free season is about 82 days, which is tight for sweet potatoes (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | — | Jul 2 – Jul 23 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Aug 25 – Sep 29 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Angel Fire 1s, NM weather station, 4 km away (elevation 8,501 ft (2,591 m)).
Frost dates near Angel Fire
- Eagle Nest Jun 16 · Sep 14
- Cimarron May 11 · Oct 3
- Ute Park Jun 16 · Sep 14
- Guadalupita May 26 · Sep 26
- Arroyo Seco May 19 · Oct 3
- Taos Ski Valley Jun 19 · Sep 7
- El Prado May 19 · Oct 3
- Chacon May 28 · Sep 26
- Taos May 19 · Oct 3
- Ranchos De Taos May 19 · Oct 3
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Angel Fire, NM?
The median last spring frost in Angel Fire, NM is June 18. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after July 1, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Angel Fire, NM?
The median first fall frost is September 8, with about a 10% chance of frost before August 20.
How long is the growing season in Angel Fire, NM?
About 82 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Angel Fire, NM?
Angel Fire, NM is in USDA hardiness zone 6a.