Faywood, NM frost dates
Last spring frostApr 21median date
First fall frostOct 31median date
Growing season193 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Faywood compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Faywood falls between April 3 and May 8, a 35-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 17 and November 13.
- The median last frost is 12 days earlier than the New Mexico median of May 3.
- Its 193-day growing season is longer than 77% of the 349 New Mexico places with a regular frost season (state median 164 days).
- The last frost is 23 days later than the zone 8a median of Mar 29. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 98 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Las Cruces, NM, 120 km away, the last frost here is 40 days later than there and the growing season is 53 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 3 |
| 50% (median) | April 21 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 8 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 17 |
| 50% (median) | October 31 |
| 90% (late) | November 13 |
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 Faywood, NM
Faywood, NM frost dates — last frost Apr 21, first frost Oct 31, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 24Transplant outside: May 5 to May 19
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 24Transplant outside: May 5 to May 19
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Transplant outside: Apr 28 to May 12
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 28Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Oct 3
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 12
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 15
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 15
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 15
Start indoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24Transplant outside: May 12 to May 26Sow outdoors: May 12 to May 26
Start indoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24Transplant outside: Apr 28 to May 12
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Apr 28Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 10
Start indoors: Mar 24 to Mar 31Transplant outside: May 5 to May 12Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to May 12Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Mar 24 to Mar 31Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to May 12Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Mar 24 to Mar 31Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to May 12
Start indoors: Mar 24 to Mar 31Transplant outside: May 5 to May 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 28Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 28Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 21
Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to May 5Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to Apr 28Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to May 19Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Aug 29
Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to May 12
Transplant outside: May 5 to May 26
Plant for fall: Oct 17 to Nov 21
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Faywood, NM
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | May 5 – May 19 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | May 5 – May 19 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Apr 28 – May 12 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | Mar 24 – Apr 28 | Sep 5 – Oct 3 |
| Kale | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | Aug 22 – Sep 12 |
| Broccoli | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — | Jul 25 – Aug 15 |
| Cabbage | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — | Jul 25 – Aug 15 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — | Jul 25 – Aug 15 |
| Okra | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | May 12 – May 26 | May 12 – May 26 | — |
| Basil | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Apr 28 – May 12 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 10 – Mar 31 | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 10 – Mar 31 | Sep 5 – Sep 26 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 17 – Apr 28 | Sep 19 – Oct 10 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 24 – Mar 31 | May 5 – May 12 | Apr 28 – May 12 | Aug 15 – Aug 29 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 24 – Mar 31 | — | Apr 28 – May 12 | Aug 22 – Sep 5 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 24 – Mar 31 | — | Apr 28 – May 12 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 24 – Mar 31 | May 5 – May 19 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 31 – Apr 28 | Aug 8 – Aug 22 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 31 – Apr 28 | Aug 22 – Sep 5 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 31 – Apr 21 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 7 – May 5 | Aug 22 – Sep 5 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 7 – Apr 28 | Sep 5 – Sep 26 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 28 – May 19 | Aug 15 – Aug 29 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 28 – May 12 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 5 – May 26 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 17 – Nov 21 |
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 Faywood, NM weather station, 16 km away (elevation 5,253 ft (1,601 m)).
Frost dates near Faywood
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- Tyrone Apr 4 · Nov 8
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- Mimbres Apr 4 · Nov 8
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Faywood, NM?
The median last spring frost in Faywood, NM is April 21. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 8, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Faywood, NM?
The median first fall frost is October 31, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 17.
How long is the growing season in Faywood, NM?
About 193 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Faywood, NM?
Faywood, NM is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.