Chacon, NM frost dates
Last spring frostMay 28median date
First fall frostSep 26median date
Growing season121 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6aZone 6a
How Chacon compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Chacon falls between May 13 and June 10, a 28-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 12 and October 7.
- The median last frost is 25 days later than the New Mexico median of May 3.
- Its 121-day growing season is longer than 11% of the 349 New Mexico places with a regular frost season (state median 164 days).
- The last frost is 29 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 192 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Santa Fe, NM, 76 km away, the last frost here is 14 days later than there and the growing season is 24 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 13 |
| 50% (median) | May 28 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 10 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 12 |
| 50% (median) | September 26 |
| 90% (late) | October 7 |
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 Chacon, NM
Chacon, NM frost dates — last frost May 28, first frost Sep 26, zone 6a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 14
Start indoors: Mar 19 to Apr 2Transplant outside: Jun 11 to Jun 25
Start indoors: Mar 19 to Apr 2Transplant outside: Jun 11 to Jun 25
Start indoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16Transplant outside: Jun 4 to Jun 18
Start indoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16Transplant outside: May 7 to May 21Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to Jun 4Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 14Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to May 14Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 8
Start indoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16Transplant outside: May 14 to May 28Plant for fall: Jun 20 to Jul 11
Start indoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16Transplant outside: May 7 to May 21Plant for fall: Jun 20 to Jul 11
Start indoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16Transplant outside: May 14 to May 28Plant for fall: Jun 20 to Jul 11
Start indoors: Apr 16 to Apr 30Transplant outside: Jun 18 to Jul 2Sow outdoors: Jun 18 to Jul 2
Start indoors: Apr 16 to Apr 30Transplant outside: Jun 4 to Jun 18
Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to May 7Plant for fall: Jul 4 to Jul 25
Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to May 7Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 22
Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to Jun 4Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Apr 30 to May 7Transplant outside: Jun 11 to Jun 18Sow outdoors: Jun 4 to Jun 18Plant for fall: Jul 11 to Jul 25
Start indoors: Apr 30 to May 7Sow outdoors: Jun 4 to Jun 18Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 1
Start indoors: Apr 30 to May 7Sow outdoors: Jun 4 to Jun 18
Start indoors: Apr 30 to May 7Transplant outside: Jun 11 to Jun 25
Sow outdoors: May 7 to Jun 4Plant for fall: Jul 4 to Jul 18
Sow outdoors: May 7 to Jun 4Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 1
Sow outdoors: May 7 to May 28
Sow outdoors: May 14 to Jun 11Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 1
Sow outdoors: May 14 to Jun 4Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 22
Sow outdoors: Jun 4 to Jun 25Plant for fall: Jul 11 to Jul 25
Sow outdoors: Jun 4 to Jun 18
Transplant outside: Jun 11 to Jul 2
Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Oct 17
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Chacon, NM
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | Apr 30 – May 14 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Jun 11 – Jun 25 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Jun 11 – Jun 25 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | Jun 4 – Jun 18 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | May 7 – May 21 | Apr 30 – Jun 4 | Aug 1 – Aug 29 |
| Kale | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | Apr 30 – May 14 | Apr 30 – May 14 | Jul 18 – Aug 8 |
| Broccoli | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | May 14 – May 28 | — | Jun 20 – Jul 11 |
| Cabbage | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | May 7 – May 21 | — | Jun 20 – Jul 11 |
| Cauliflower | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | May 14 – May 28 | — | Jun 20 – Jul 11 |
| Okra | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | Jun 18 – Jul 2 | Jun 18 – Jul 2 | — |
| Basil | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | Jun 4 – Jun 18 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 16 – May 7 | Jul 4 – Jul 25 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 16 – May 7 | Aug 1 – Aug 22 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 23 – Jun 4 | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 30 – May 7 | Jun 11 – Jun 18 | Jun 4 – Jun 18 | Jul 11 – Jul 25 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 30 – May 7 | — | Jun 4 – Jun 18 | Jul 18 – Aug 1 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 30 – May 7 | — | Jun 4 – Jun 18 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 30 – May 7 | Jun 11 – Jun 25 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | May 7 – Jun 4 | Jul 4 – Jul 18 |
| Beets | — | — | May 7 – Jun 4 | Jul 18 – Aug 1 |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 7 – May 28 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 14 – Jun 11 | Jul 18 – Aug 1 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 14 – Jun 4 | Aug 1 – Aug 22 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Jun 4 – Jun 25 | Jul 11 – Jul 25 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Jun 4 – Jun 18 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Jun 11 – Jul 2 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 12 – Oct 17 |
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 Gascon, NM weather station, 28 km away (elevation 8,251 ft (2,515 m)).
Frost dates near Chacon
- Holman May 28 · Sep 26
- Guadalupita May 26 · Sep 26
- Vadito May 19 · Oct 3
- Cleveland May 28 · Sep 26
- Mora May 28 · Sep 26
- Rainsville May 28 · Sep 26
- Ojo Feliz May 26 · Sep 26
- Llano May 19 · Oct 3
- Buena Vista May 28 · Sep 26
- Ocate May 26 · Sep 26
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Chacon, NM?
The median last spring frost in Chacon, NM is May 28. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 10, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Chacon, NM?
The median first fall frost is September 26, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 12.
How long is the growing season in Chacon, NM?
About 121 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Chacon, NM?
Chacon, NM is in USDA hardiness zone 6a.