Berino, NM frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 28median date
First fall frostNov 20median date
Growing season265 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Berino compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Berino falls between February 7 and March 17, a 38-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 5 and December 3.
- The median last frost is 64 days earlier than the New Mexico median of May 3.
- Its 265-day growing season is among the longest of the 349 New Mexico places with a regular frost season.
- The last frost is 16 days earlier than the zone 8b median of Mar 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 53 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Las Cruces, NM, 37 km away, the last frost here is 12 days earlier than there and the growing season is 19 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 7 |
| 50% (median) | February 28 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 17 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 5 |
| 50% (median) | November 20 |
| 90% (late) | December 3 |
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 Berino, NM
Berino, NM frost dates — last frost Feb 28, first frost Nov 20, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 6 to Dec 20Transplant outside: Jan 31 to Feb 14
Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Feb 7 to Feb 21Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 23
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Jan 31 to Feb 14Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Feb 14Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 2
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Feb 7 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Sow outdoors: Jan 17 to Feb 7Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Jan 17 to Feb 7Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 16
Sow outdoors: Jan 24 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Oct 9 to Oct 30
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 21Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 7Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 7Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Feb 28
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Apr 4
Plant for fall: Nov 6 to Dec 11
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Berino, NM
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 6 – Dec 20 | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Jan 31 – Mar 7 | Sep 25 – Oct 23 |
| Kale | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Sep 11 – Oct 2 |
| Broccoli | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | — | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Cabbage | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | — | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | — | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Okra | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — |
| Basil | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 17 – Feb 7 | Aug 28 – Sep 18 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 17 – Feb 7 | Sep 25 – Oct 16 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 24 – Mar 7 | Oct 9 – Oct 30 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 31 – Feb 7 | Mar 14 – Mar 21 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 31 – Feb 7 | — | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 31 – Feb 7 | — | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 31 – Feb 7 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 7 – Mar 7 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 7 – Mar 7 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 7 – Feb 28 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 14 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 7 | Sep 25 – Oct 16 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 7 – Mar 28 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 14 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 6 – Dec 11 |
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 La Tuna 1 S, TX weather station, 10 km away (elevation 3,871 ft (1,180 m)).
Frost dates near Berino
- Vado Feb 28 · Nov 20
- Chamberino Feb 28 · Nov 20
- Anthony Feb 28 · Nov 20
- Mesquite Mar 12 · Nov 13
- San Miguel Mar 12 · Nov 13
- Mesilla Park Mar 12 · Nov 13
- La Mesa Mar 12 · Nov 13
- Santa Teresa Mar 23 · Nov 11
- Mesilla Mar 12 · Nov 13
- Sunland Park Mar 23 · Nov 11
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Berino, NM?
The median last spring frost in Berino, NM is February 28. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 17, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Berino, NM?
The median first fall frost is November 20, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 5.
How long is the growing season in Berino, NM?
About 265 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Berino, NM?
Berino, NM is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.