Cuba, NM frost dates
Last spring frostMay 21median date
First fall frostOct 3median date
Growing season135 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6aZone 6a
How Cuba compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Cuba falls between May 9 and June 4, a 26-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 24 and October 12.
- The median last frost is 18 days later than the New Mexico median of May 3.
- Its 135-day growing season is longer than 18% of the 349 New Mexico places with a regular frost season (state median 164 days).
- The last frost is 22 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 196 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Rio Rancho, NM, 104 km away, the last frost here is 43 days later than there and the growing season is 72 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 9 |
| 50% (median) | May 21 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 4 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 24 |
| 50% (median) | October 3 |
| 90% (late) | October 12 |
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 Cuba, NM
Cuba, NM frost dates — last frost May 21, first frost Oct 3, zone 6a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Transplant outside: Apr 23 to May 7
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Transplant outside: Jun 4 to Jun 18
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Transplant outside: Jun 4 to Jun 18
Start indoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Transplant outside: May 28 to Jun 11
Start indoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 14Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 28Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Transplant outside: Apr 23 to May 7Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 7Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 15
Start indoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Transplant outside: May 7 to May 21Plant for fall: Jun 27 to Jul 18
Start indoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 14Plant for fall: Jun 27 to Jul 18
Start indoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Transplant outside: May 7 to May 21Plant for fall: Jun 27 to Jul 18
Start indoors: Apr 9 to Apr 23Transplant outside: Jun 11 to Jun 25Sow outdoors: Jun 11 to Jun 25
Start indoors: Apr 9 to Apr 23Transplant outside: May 28 to Jun 11
Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Jul 11 to Aug 1
Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to May 28Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 12
Start indoors: Apr 23 to Apr 30Transplant outside: Jun 4 to Jun 11Sow outdoors: May 28 to Jun 11Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 1
Start indoors: Apr 23 to Apr 30Sow outdoors: May 28 to Jun 11Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 8
Start indoors: Apr 23 to Apr 30Sow outdoors: May 28 to Jun 11
Start indoors: Apr 23 to Apr 30Transplant outside: Jun 4 to Jun 18
Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to May 28Plant for fall: Jul 11 to Jul 25
Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to May 28Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 8
Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to May 21
Sow outdoors: May 7 to Jun 4Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 8
Sow outdoors: May 7 to May 28Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Sow outdoors: May 28 to Jun 18Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 1
Sow outdoors: May 28 to Jun 11
Transplant outside: Jun 4 to Jun 25
Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 24
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Cuba, NM
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Apr 23 – May 7 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Jun 4 – Jun 18 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Jun 4 – Jun 18 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | May 28 – Jun 11 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | Apr 30 – May 14 | Apr 23 – May 28 | Aug 8 – Sep 5 |
| Kale | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | Apr 23 – May 7 | Apr 23 – May 7 | Jul 25 – Aug 15 |
| Broccoli | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | May 7 – May 21 | — | Jun 27 – Jul 18 |
| Cabbage | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | Apr 30 – May 14 | — | Jun 27 – Jul 18 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | May 7 – May 21 | — | Jun 27 – Jul 18 |
| Okra | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | Jun 11 – Jun 25 | Jun 11 – Jun 25 | — |
| Basil | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | May 28 – Jun 11 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 9 – Apr 30 | Jul 11 – Aug 1 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 9 – Apr 30 | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 16 – May 28 | Aug 22 – Sep 12 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 23 – Apr 30 | Jun 4 – Jun 11 | May 28 – Jun 11 | Jul 18 – Aug 1 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 23 – Apr 30 | — | May 28 – Jun 11 | Jul 25 – Aug 8 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 23 – Apr 30 | — | May 28 – Jun 11 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 23 – Apr 30 | Jun 4 – Jun 18 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 30 – May 28 | Jul 11 – Jul 25 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 30 – May 28 | Jul 25 – Aug 8 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 30 – May 21 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 7 – Jun 4 | Jul 25 – Aug 8 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 7 – May 28 | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 28 – Jun 18 | Jul 18 – Aug 1 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 28 – Jun 11 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Jun 4 – Jun 25 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 19 – Oct 24 |
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 Johnson Rch, NM weather station, 14 km away (elevation 7,205 ft (2,196 m)).
Frost dates near Cuba
- La Jara May 30 · Sep 28
- Regina May 28 · Sep 27
- Counselor May 9 · Oct 9
- Lindrith May 28 · Sep 27
- Jemez Springs Jun 19 · Sep 13
- Coyote Jun 19 · Sep 13
- Gallina May 28 · Sep 27
- Nageezi May 28 · Sep 27
- Youngsville Apr 29 · Oct 16
- Jemez Pueblo May 9 · Oct 11
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Cuba, NM?
The median last spring frost in Cuba, NM is May 21. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 4, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Cuba, NM?
The median first fall frost is October 3, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 24.
How long is the growing season in Cuba, NM?
About 135 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Cuba, NM?
Cuba, NM is in USDA hardiness zone 6a.