Crownpoint, NM frost dates
Last spring frostMay 28median date
First fall frostSep 27median date
Growing season122 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Crownpoint compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Crownpoint falls between May 11 and June 14, a 34-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 13 and October 8.
- The median last frost is 25 days later than the New Mexico median of May 3.
- Its 122-day growing season is longer than 13% of the 349 New Mexico places with a regular frost season (state median 164 days).
- The last frost is 36 days later than the zone 6b median of Apr 22. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 6b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 184 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 11 |
| 50% (median) | May 28 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 14 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 13 |
| 50% (median) | September 27 |
| 90% (late) | October 8 |
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 Crownpoint, NM
Crownpoint, NM frost dates — last frost May 28, first frost Sep 27, zone 6b. 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 2 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 14Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to May 14Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 9
Start indoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16Transplant outside: May 14 to May 28Plant for fall: Jun 21 to Jul 12
Start indoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16Transplant outside: May 7 to May 21Plant for fall: Jun 21 to Jul 12
Start indoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16Transplant outside: May 14 to May 28Plant for fall: Jun 21 to Jul 12
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 5 to Jul 26
Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to May 7Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to Jun 4Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Apr 30 to May 7Transplant outside: Jun 11 to Jun 18Sow outdoors: Jun 4 to Jun 18Plant for fall: Jul 12 to Jul 26
Start indoors: Apr 30 to May 7Sow outdoors: Jun 4 to Jun 18Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 2
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 5 to Jul 19
Sow outdoors: May 7 to Jun 4Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 2
Sow outdoors: May 7 to May 28
Sow outdoors: May 14 to Jun 11Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 2
Sow outdoors: May 14 to Jun 4Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Sow outdoors: Jun 4 to Jun 25Plant for fall: Jul 12 to Jul 26
Sow outdoors: Jun 4 to Jun 18
Transplant outside: Jun 11 to Jul 2
Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 18
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Crownpoint, 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 2 – Aug 30 |
| Kale | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | Apr 30 – May 14 | Apr 30 – May 14 | Jul 19 – Aug 9 |
| Broccoli | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | May 14 – May 28 | — | Jun 21 – Jul 12 |
| Cabbage | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | May 7 – May 21 | — | Jun 21 – Jul 12 |
| Cauliflower | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | May 14 – May 28 | — | Jun 21 – Jul 12 |
| 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 5 – Jul 26 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 16 – May 7 | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 23 – Jun 4 | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 30 – May 7 | Jun 11 – Jun 18 | Jun 4 – Jun 18 | Jul 12 – Jul 26 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 30 – May 7 | — | Jun 4 – Jun 18 | Jul 19 – Aug 2 |
| 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 5 – Jul 19 |
| Beets | — | — | May 7 – Jun 4 | Jul 19 – Aug 2 |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 7 – May 28 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 14 – Jun 11 | Jul 19 – Aug 2 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 14 – Jun 4 | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Jun 4 – Jun 25 | Jul 12 – Jul 26 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Jun 4 – Jun 18 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Jun 11 – Jul 2 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 13 – Oct 18 |
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 Chaco Canyon Natl Mon, NM weather station, 36 km away (elevation 6,175 ft (1,882 m)).
Frost dates near Crownpoint
- Jamestown May 29 · Sep 26
- Smith Lake May 29 · Sep 26
- Yatahey May 29 · Sep 26
- Thoreau May 29 · Sep 26
- Prewitt May 29 · Sep 26
- Continental Divide Jun 5 · Sep 25
- Fort Wingate May 11 · Oct 7
- Brimhall May 11 · Oct 7
- Bluewater May 17 · Oct 3
- Nageezi May 28 · Sep 27
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Crownpoint, NM?
The median last spring frost in Crownpoint, NM is May 28. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 14, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Crownpoint, NM?
The median first fall frost is September 27, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 13.
How long is the growing season in Crownpoint, NM?
About 122 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Crownpoint, NM?
Crownpoint, NM is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.