Lamy, NM frost dates
Last spring frostMay 2median date
First fall frostOct 17median date
Growing season168 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Lamy compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Lamy falls between April 19 and May 14, a 25-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 4 and October 28.
- The median last frost is 1 day earlier than the New Mexico median of May 3.
- Its 168-day growing season is longer than 52% of the 349 New Mexico places with a regular frost season (state median 164 days).
- The last frost is 10 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 144 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Santa Fe, NM, 22 km away, the last frost here is 12 days earlier than there and the growing season is 23 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 19 |
| 50% (median) | May 2 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 14 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 4 |
| 50% (median) | October 17 |
| 90% (late) | October 28 |
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 Lamy, NM
Lamy, NM frost dates — last frost May 2, first frost Oct 17, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 18
Start indoors: Feb 21 to Mar 7Transplant outside: May 16 to May 30
Start indoors: Feb 21 to Mar 7Transplant outside: May 16 to May 30
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Transplant outside: May 9 to May 23
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to May 9Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 18Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2Plant for fall: Jul 11 to Aug 1
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25Plant for fall: Jul 11 to Aug 1
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2Plant for fall: Jul 11 to Aug 1
Start indoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4Transplant outside: May 23 to Jun 6Sow outdoors: May 23 to Jun 6
Start indoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4Transplant outside: May 9 to May 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 12
Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to May 9Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 26
Start indoors: Apr 4 to Apr 11Transplant outside: May 16 to May 23Sow outdoors: May 9 to May 23Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 15
Start indoors: Apr 4 to Apr 11Sow outdoors: May 9 to May 23Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 22
Start indoors: Apr 4 to Apr 11Sow outdoors: May 9 to May 23
Start indoors: Apr 4 to Apr 11Transplant outside: May 16 to May 30
Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to May 9Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 8
Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to May 9Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 22
Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to May 2
Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to May 16Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 22
Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to May 9Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 12
Sow outdoors: May 9 to May 30Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 15
Sow outdoors: May 9 to May 23
Transplant outside: May 16 to Jun 6
Plant for fall: Oct 3 to Nov 7
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Lamy, NM
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | May 16 – May 30 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | May 16 – May 30 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | May 9 – May 23 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | Apr 4 – May 9 | Aug 22 – Sep 19 |
| Kale | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Broccoli | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Apr 18 – May 2 | — | Jul 11 – Aug 1 |
| Cabbage | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — | Jul 11 – Aug 1 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Apr 18 – May 2 | — | Jul 11 – Aug 1 |
| Okra | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | May 23 – Jun 6 | May 23 – Jun 6 | — |
| Basil | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | May 9 – May 23 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 21 – Apr 11 | Jul 25 – Aug 15 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 21 – Apr 11 | Aug 22 – Sep 12 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 28 – May 9 | Sep 5 – Sep 26 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 4 – Apr 11 | May 16 – May 23 | May 9 – May 23 | Aug 1 – Aug 15 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 4 – Apr 11 | — | May 9 – May 23 | Aug 8 – Aug 22 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 4 – Apr 11 | — | May 9 – May 23 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 4 – Apr 11 | May 16 – May 30 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 11 – May 9 | Jul 25 – Aug 8 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 11 – May 9 | Aug 8 – Aug 22 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 11 – May 2 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 18 – May 16 | Aug 8 – Aug 22 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 18 – May 9 | Aug 22 – Sep 12 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 9 – May 30 | Aug 1 – Aug 15 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 9 – May 23 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 16 – Jun 6 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 3 – Nov 7 |
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 Santa Fe Seton, NM weather station, 19 km away (elevation 7,001 ft (2,134 m)).
Frost dates near Lamy
- Cerrillos May 4 · Oct 15
- Glorieta May 15 · Oct 3
- Santa Fe May 14 · Oct 6
- Rowe May 15 · Oct 3
- Pecos May 15 · Oct 3
- Stanley May 9 · Oct 7
- Ilfeld May 15 · Oct 3
- Algodones Apr 16 · Oct 23
- Santo Domingo Pueblo Apr 26 · Oct 21
- Pena Blanca Apr 26 · Oct 21
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Lamy, NM?
The median last spring frost in Lamy, NM is May 2. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 14, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Lamy, NM?
The median first fall frost is October 17, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 4.
How long is the growing season in Lamy, NM?
About 168 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Lamy, NM?
Lamy, NM is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.