Rodeo, NM frost dates
Last spring frostMay 3median date
First fall frostOct 25median date
Growing season175 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Rodeo compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Rodeo falls between April 16 and May 16, a 30-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 11 and November 6.
- The median last frost is the same as the New Mexico median of May 3.
- Its 175-day growing season is longer than 58% of the 349 New Mexico places with a regular frost season (state median 164 days).
- The last frost is 35 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 136 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 16 |
| 50% (median) | May 3 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 16 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 11 |
| 50% (median) | October 25 |
| 90% (late) | November 6 |
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 Rodeo, NM
Rodeo, NM frost dates — last frost May 3, first frost Oct 25, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8Transplant outside: May 17 to May 31
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8Transplant outside: May 17 to May 31
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Transplant outside: May 10 to May 24
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to May 10Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 27
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Transplant outside: Apr 19 to May 3Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 9
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 9
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Transplant outside: Apr 19 to May 3Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 9
Start indoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Transplant outside: May 24 to Jun 7Sow outdoors: May 24 to Jun 7
Start indoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Transplant outside: May 10 to May 24
Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to May 10Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Start indoors: Apr 5 to Apr 12Transplant outside: May 17 to May 24Sow outdoors: May 10 to May 24Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Apr 5 to Apr 12Sow outdoors: May 10 to May 24Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Apr 5 to Apr 12Sow outdoors: May 10 to May 24
Start indoors: Apr 5 to Apr 12Transplant outside: May 17 to May 31
Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to May 10Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 16
Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to May 10Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to May 3
Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to May 17Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to May 10Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: May 10 to May 31Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 23
Sow outdoors: May 10 to May 24
Transplant outside: May 17 to Jun 7
Plant for fall: Oct 11 to Nov 15
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Rodeo, NM
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | May 17 – May 31 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | May 17 – May 31 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | May 10 – May 24 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | Apr 5 – May 10 | Aug 30 – Sep 27 |
| Kale | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Broccoli | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Apr 19 – May 3 | — | Jul 19 – Aug 9 |
| Cabbage | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — | Jul 19 – Aug 9 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Apr 19 – May 3 | — | Jul 19 – Aug 9 |
| Okra | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | May 24 – Jun 7 | May 24 – Jun 7 | — |
| Basil | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | May 10 – May 24 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 22 – Apr 12 | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 22 – Apr 12 | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 29 – May 10 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 5 – Apr 12 | May 17 – May 24 | May 10 – May 24 | Aug 9 – Aug 23 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 5 – Apr 12 | — | May 10 – May 24 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 5 – Apr 12 | — | May 10 – May 24 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 5 – Apr 12 | May 17 – May 31 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 12 – May 10 | Aug 2 – Aug 16 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 12 – May 10 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 12 – May 3 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 19 – May 17 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 19 – May 10 | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 10 – May 31 | Aug 9 – Aug 23 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 10 – May 24 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 17 – Jun 7 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 11 – Nov 15 |
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 Portal 4 Sw, AZ weather station, 17 km away (elevation 5,390 ft (1,643 m)).
Frost dates near Rodeo
- Animas Apr 2 · Nov 7
- Playas Apr 2 · Nov 7
- Lordsburg Apr 27 · Oct 25
- Hachita Apr 23 · Oct 27
- Redrock Apr 30 · Oct 23
- Tyrone Apr 4 · Nov 8
- Hurley Apr 4 · Nov 8
- Faywood Apr 21 · Oct 31
- Silver City Apr 4 · Nov 8
- Deming Apr 7 · Nov 3
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Rodeo, NM?
The median last spring frost in Rodeo, NM is May 3. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 16, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Rodeo, NM?
The median first fall frost is October 25, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 11.
How long is the growing season in Rodeo, NM?
About 175 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Rodeo, NM?
Rodeo, NM is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.