La Madera, NM frost dates
Last spring frostJun 13median date
First fall frostSep 18median date
Growing season97 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How La Madera compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in La Madera falls between May 31 and July 1, a 31-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 5 and September 29.
- The median last frost is 41 days later than the New Mexico median of May 3.
- Its 97-day growing season is longer than 3% of the 349 New Mexico places with a regular frost season (state median 164 days).
- The last frost is 52 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 218 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Santa Fe, NM, 108 km away, the last frost here is 30 days later than there and the growing season is 48 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 31 |
| 50% (median) | June 13 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | July 1 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 5 |
| 50% (median) | September 18 |
| 90% (late) | September 29 |
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 Madera, NM
La Madera, NM frost dates — last frost Jun 13, first frost Sep 18, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4Transplant outside: May 16 to May 30
Start indoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18Transplant outside: Jun 27 to Jul 11
Start indoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18Transplant outside: Jun 27 to Jul 11
Start indoors: Apr 18 to May 2Transplant outside: Jun 20 to Jul 4
Start indoors: Apr 18 to May 2Transplant outside: May 23 to Jun 6Sow outdoors: May 16 to Jun 20Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 21
Start indoors: Apr 18 to May 2Transplant outside: May 16 to May 30Sow outdoors: May 16 to May 30Plant for fall: Jul 10 to Jul 31
Start indoors: Apr 18 to May 2Transplant outside: May 30 to Jun 13
Start indoors: Apr 18 to May 2Transplant outside: May 23 to Jun 6
Start indoors: Apr 18 to May 2Transplant outside: May 30 to Jun 13
Start indoors: May 2 to May 16Transplant outside: Jul 4 to Jul 18Sow outdoors: Jul 4 to Jul 18
Start indoors: May 2 to May 16Transplant outside: Jun 20 to Jul 4
Sow outdoors: May 2 to May 23
Sow outdoors: May 2 to May 23Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 14
Sow outdoors: May 9 to Jun 20Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Start indoors: May 16 to May 23Transplant outside: Jun 27 to Jul 4Sow outdoors: Jun 20 to Jul 4
Start indoors: May 16 to May 23Sow outdoors: Jun 20 to Jul 4
Start indoors: May 16 to May 23Sow outdoors: Jun 20 to Jul 4
Start indoors: May 16 to May 23Transplant outside: Jun 27 to Jul 11
Sow outdoors: May 23 to Jun 20
Sow outdoors: May 23 to Jun 20Plant for fall: Jul 10 to Jul 24
Sow outdoors: May 23 to Jun 13
Sow outdoors: May 30 to Jun 27
Sow outdoors: May 30 to Jun 20Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 14
Sow outdoors: Jun 20 to Jul 11
Sow outdoors: Jun 20 to Jul 4
Transplant outside: Jun 27 to Jul 18
Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Oct 9
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in La Madera, NM
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | May 16 – May 30 | — | — |
| Peppers | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | Jun 27 – Jul 11 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | Jun 27 – Jul 11 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Apr 18 – May 2 | Jun 20 – Jul 4 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 18 – May 2 | May 23 – Jun 6 | May 16 – Jun 20 | Jul 24 – Aug 21 |
| Kale | Apr 18 – May 2 | May 16 – May 30 | May 16 – May 30 | Jul 10 – Jul 31 |
| Broccoli | Apr 18 – May 2 | May 30 – Jun 13 | — | — |
| Cabbage | Apr 18 – May 2 | May 23 – Jun 6 | — | — |
| Cauliflower | Apr 18 – May 2 | May 30 – Jun 13 | — | — |
| Okra | May 2 – May 16 | Jul 4 – Jul 18 | Jul 4 – Jul 18 | — |
| Basil | May 2 – May 16 | Jun 20 – Jul 4 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | May 2 – May 23 | — |
| Spinach | — | — | May 2 – May 23 | Jul 24 – Aug 14 |
| Radishes | — | — | May 9 – Jun 20 | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Cucumbers | May 16 – May 23 | Jun 27 – Jul 4 | Jun 20 – Jul 4 | — |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | May 16 – May 23 | — | Jun 20 – Jul 4 | — |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins Warning: Your frost-free season is about 97 days, which is tight for winter squash & pumpkins (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | May 16 – May 23 | — | Jun 20 – Jul 4 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon Warning: Your frost-free season is about 97 days, which is tight for melons & watermelon (85+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | May 16 – May 23 | Jun 27 – Jul 11 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | May 23 – Jun 20 | — |
| Beets | — | — | May 23 – Jun 20 | Jul 10 – Jul 24 |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 23 – Jun 13 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 30 – Jun 27 | — |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 30 – Jun 20 | Jul 24 – Aug 14 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Jun 20 – Jul 11 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Jun 20 – Jul 4 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes Warning: Your frost-free season is about 97 days, which is tight for sweet potatoes (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | — | Jun 27 – Jul 18 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 4 – Oct 9 |
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 El Vado Dam, NM weather station, 20 km away (elevation 6,739 ft (2,054 m)).
Frost dates near La Madera
- Cebolla Jun 13 · Sep 18
- Canjilon Apr 29 · Oct 16
- Gallina May 28 · Sep 27
- Tierra Amarilla Jun 11 · Sep 20
- Los Ojos Jun 11 · Sep 20
- Youngsville Apr 29 · Oct 16
- Canones Apr 29 · Oct 16
- El Rito May 15 · Oct 7
- Vallecitos May 31 · Sep 28
- Coyote Jun 19 · Sep 13
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in La Madera, NM?
The median last spring frost in La Madera, NM is June 13. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after July 1, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in La Madera, NM?
The median first fall frost is September 18, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 5.
How long is the growing season in La Madera, NM?
About 97 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is La Madera, NM?
La Madera, NM is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.