Quemado, NM frost dates
Last spring frostJun 1median date
First fall frostSep 29median date
Growing season120 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6aZone 6a
How Quemado compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Quemado falls between May 20 and June 14, a 25-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 15 and October 10.
- The median last frost is 29 days later than the New Mexico median of May 3.
- Its 120-day growing season is longer than 7% of the 349 New Mexico places with a regular frost season (state median 164 days).
- The last frost is 33 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 200 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 20 |
| 50% (median) | June 1 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 14 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 15 |
| 50% (median) | September 29 |
| 90% (late) | October 10 |
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 Quemado, NM
Quemado, NM frost dates — last frost Jun 1, first frost Sep 29, zone 6a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Transplant outside: May 4 to May 18
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Transplant outside: Jun 15 to Jun 29
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Transplant outside: Jun 15 to Jun 29
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Transplant outside: Jun 8 to Jun 22
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Transplant outside: May 11 to May 25Sow outdoors: May 4 to Jun 8Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Transplant outside: May 4 to May 18Sow outdoors: May 4 to May 18Plant for fall: Jul 21 to Aug 11
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Transplant outside: May 18 to Jun 1Plant for fall: Jun 23 to Jul 14
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Transplant outside: May 11 to May 25Plant for fall: Jun 23 to Jul 14
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Transplant outside: May 18 to Jun 1Plant for fall: Jun 23 to Jul 14
Start indoors: Apr 20 to May 4Transplant outside: Jun 22 to Jul 6Sow outdoors: Jun 22 to Jul 6
Start indoors: Apr 20 to May 4Transplant outside: Jun 8 to Jun 22
Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 11Plant for fall: Jul 7 to Jul 28
Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 11Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 25
Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to Jun 8Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 8
Start indoors: May 4 to May 11Transplant outside: Jun 15 to Jun 22Sow outdoors: Jun 8 to Jun 22Plant for fall: Jul 14 to Jul 28
Start indoors: May 4 to May 11Sow outdoors: Jun 8 to Jun 22Plant for fall: Jul 21 to Aug 4
Start indoors: May 4 to May 11Sow outdoors: Jun 8 to Jun 22
Start indoors: May 4 to May 11Transplant outside: Jun 15 to Jun 29
Sow outdoors: May 11 to Jun 8Plant for fall: Jul 7 to Jul 21
Sow outdoors: May 11 to Jun 8Plant for fall: Jul 21 to Aug 4
Sow outdoors: May 11 to Jun 1
Sow outdoors: May 18 to Jun 15Plant for fall: Jul 21 to Aug 4
Sow outdoors: May 18 to Jun 8Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 25
Sow outdoors: Jun 8 to Jun 29Plant for fall: Jul 14 to Jul 28
Sow outdoors: Jun 8 to Jun 22
Transplant outside: Jun 15 to Jul 6
Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 20
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Quemado, NM
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | May 4 – May 18 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Jun 15 – Jun 29 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Jun 15 – Jun 29 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | Jun 8 – Jun 22 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | May 11 – May 25 | May 4 – Jun 8 | Aug 4 – Sep 1 |
| Kale | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | May 4 – May 18 | May 4 – May 18 | Jul 21 – Aug 11 |
| Broccoli | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | May 18 – Jun 1 | — | Jun 23 – Jul 14 |
| Cabbage | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | May 11 – May 25 | — | Jun 23 – Jul 14 |
| Cauliflower | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | May 18 – Jun 1 | — | Jun 23 – Jul 14 |
| Okra | Apr 20 – May 4 | Jun 22 – Jul 6 | Jun 22 – Jul 6 | — |
| Basil | Apr 20 – May 4 | Jun 8 – Jun 22 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 20 – May 11 | Jul 7 – Jul 28 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 20 – May 11 | Aug 4 – Aug 25 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 27 – Jun 8 | Aug 18 – Sep 8 |
| Cucumbers | May 4 – May 11 | Jun 15 – Jun 22 | Jun 8 – Jun 22 | Jul 14 – Jul 28 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | May 4 – May 11 | — | Jun 8 – Jun 22 | Jul 21 – Aug 4 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | May 4 – May 11 | — | Jun 8 – Jun 22 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | May 4 – May 11 | Jun 15 – Jun 29 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | May 11 – Jun 8 | Jul 7 – Jul 21 |
| Beets | — | — | May 11 – Jun 8 | Jul 21 – Aug 4 |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 11 – Jun 1 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 18 – Jun 15 | Jul 21 – Aug 4 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 18 – Jun 8 | Aug 4 – Aug 25 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Jun 8 – Jun 29 | Jul 14 – Jul 28 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Jun 8 – Jun 22 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Jun 15 – Jul 6 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 15 – Oct 20 |
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 Quemado, NM weather station, 26 km away (elevation 6,877 ft (2,096 m)).
Frost dates near Quemado
- Pie Town Jun 1 · Sep 29
- Aragon May 30 · Oct 3
- Fence Lake May 31 · Oct 1
- Luna Jun 17 · Sep 21
- Reserve May 30 · Oct 3
- Datil May 19 · Oct 4
- Pinehill Jun 3 · Sep 27
- Zuni May 29 · Oct 2
- Ramah Jun 3 · Sep 27
- Glenwood May 6 · Oct 18
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Quemado, NM?
The median last spring frost in Quemado, NM is June 1. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 14, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Quemado, NM?
The median first fall frost is September 29, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 15.
How long is the growing season in Quemado, NM?
About 120 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Quemado, NM?
Quemado, NM is in USDA hardiness zone 6a.