La Jara, NM frost dates
Last spring frostMay 30median date
First fall frostSep 28median date
Growing season121 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone5bZone 5b
How La Jara compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in La Jara falls between May 16 and June 16, a 31-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 16 and October 9.
- The median last frost is 27 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 5b median of May 1. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 5b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 217 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Rio Rancho, NM, 105 km away, the last frost here is 52 days later than there and the growing season is 86 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 16 |
| 50% (median) | May 30 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 16 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 16 |
| 50% (median) | September 28 |
| 90% (late) | October 9 |
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 La Jara, NM
La Jara, NM frost dates — last frost May 30, first frost Sep 28, zone 5b. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Transplant outside: May 2 to May 16
Start indoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4Transplant outside: Jun 13 to Jun 27
Start indoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4Transplant outside: Jun 13 to Jun 27
Start indoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18Transplant outside: Jun 6 to Jun 20
Start indoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18Transplant outside: May 9 to May 23Sow outdoors: May 2 to Jun 6Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 31
Start indoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18Transplant outside: May 2 to May 16Sow outdoors: May 2 to May 16Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 10
Start indoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18Transplant outside: May 16 to May 30Plant for fall: Jun 22 to Jul 13
Start indoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18Transplant outside: May 9 to May 23Plant for fall: Jun 22 to Jul 13
Start indoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18Transplant outside: May 16 to May 30Plant for fall: Jun 22 to Jul 13
Start indoors: Apr 18 to May 2Transplant outside: Jun 20 to Jul 4Sow outdoors: Jun 20 to Jul 4
Start indoors: Apr 18 to May 2Transplant outside: Jun 6 to Jun 20
Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to May 9Plant for fall: Jul 6 to Jul 27
Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to May 9Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Sow outdoors: Apr 25 to Jun 6Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Start indoors: May 2 to May 9Transplant outside: Jun 13 to Jun 20Sow outdoors: Jun 6 to Jun 20Plant for fall: Jul 13 to Jul 27
Start indoors: May 2 to May 9Sow outdoors: Jun 6 to Jun 20Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 3
Start indoors: May 2 to May 9Sow outdoors: Jun 6 to Jun 20
Start indoors: May 2 to May 9Transplant outside: Jun 13 to Jun 27
Sow outdoors: May 9 to Jun 6Plant for fall: Jul 6 to Jul 20
Sow outdoors: May 9 to Jun 6Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 3
Sow outdoors: May 9 to May 30
Sow outdoors: May 16 to Jun 13Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 3
Sow outdoors: May 16 to Jun 6Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Sow outdoors: Jun 6 to Jun 27Plant for fall: Jul 13 to Jul 27
Sow outdoors: Jun 6 to Jun 20
Transplant outside: Jun 13 to Jul 4
Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 19
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in La Jara, NM
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | May 2 – May 16 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Jun 13 – Jun 27 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Jun 13 – Jun 27 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | Jun 6 – Jun 20 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | May 9 – May 23 | May 2 – Jun 6 | Aug 3 – Aug 31 |
| Kale | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | May 2 – May 16 | May 2 – May 16 | Jul 20 – Aug 10 |
| Broccoli | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | May 16 – May 30 | — | Jun 22 – Jul 13 |
| Cabbage | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | May 9 – May 23 | — | Jun 22 – Jul 13 |
| Cauliflower | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | May 16 – May 30 | — | Jun 22 – Jul 13 |
| Okra | Apr 18 – May 2 | Jun 20 – Jul 4 | Jun 20 – Jul 4 | — |
| Basil | Apr 18 – May 2 | Jun 6 – Jun 20 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 18 – May 9 | Jul 6 – Jul 27 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 18 – May 9 | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 25 – Jun 6 | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Cucumbers | May 2 – May 9 | Jun 13 – Jun 20 | Jun 6 – Jun 20 | Jul 13 – Jul 27 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | May 2 – May 9 | — | Jun 6 – Jun 20 | Jul 20 – Aug 3 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | May 2 – May 9 | — | Jun 6 – Jun 20 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | May 2 – May 9 | Jun 13 – Jun 27 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | May 9 – Jun 6 | Jul 6 – Jul 20 |
| Beets | — | — | May 9 – Jun 6 | Jul 20 – Aug 3 |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 9 – May 30 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 16 – Jun 13 | Jul 20 – Aug 3 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 16 – Jun 6 | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Jun 6 – Jun 27 | Jul 13 – Jul 27 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Jun 6 – Jun 20 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Jun 13 – Jul 4 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 14 – Oct 19 |
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 Cuba, NM weather station, 14 km away (elevation 6,909 ft (2,106 m)).
Frost dates near La Jara
- Regina May 28 · Sep 27
- Cuba May 21 · Oct 3
- Lindrith May 28 · Sep 27
- Coyote Jun 19 · Sep 13
- Gallina May 28 · Sep 27
- Jemez Springs Jun 19 · Sep 13
- Youngsville Apr 29 · Oct 16
- Counselor May 9 · Oct 9
- Canones Apr 29 · Oct 16
- Cebolla Jun 13 · Sep 18
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in La Jara, NM?
The median last spring frost in La Jara, NM is May 30. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 16, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in La Jara, NM?
The median first fall frost is September 28, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 16.
How long is the growing season in La Jara, NM?
About 121 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is La Jara, NM?
La Jara, NM is in USDA hardiness zone 5b.