Sapello, NM frost dates
Last spring frostMay 10median date
First fall frostOct 7median date
Growing season150 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Sapello compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Sapello falls between April 28 and May 23, a 25-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 26 and October 19.
- The median last frost is 7 days later than the New Mexico median of May 3.
- Its 150-day growing season is longer than 40% of the 349 New Mexico places with a regular frost season (state median 164 days).
- The last frost is 18 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 155 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Santa Fe, NM, 78 km away, the last frost here is 4 days earlier than there and the growing season is 5 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 28 |
| 50% (median) | May 10 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 23 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 26 |
| 50% (median) | October 7 |
| 90% (late) | October 19 |
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 Sapello, NM
Sapello, NM frost dates — last frost May 10, first frost Oct 7, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 15 to Mar 1Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 15Transplant outside: May 24 to Jun 7
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 15Transplant outside: May 24 to Jun 7
Start indoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29Transplant outside: May 17 to May 31
Start indoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29Transplant outside: Apr 19 to May 3Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to May 17Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to Apr 26Plant for fall: Jul 29 to Aug 19
Start indoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29Transplant outside: Apr 26 to May 10Plant for fall: Jul 1 to Jul 22
Start indoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29Transplant outside: Apr 19 to May 3Plant for fall: Jul 1 to Jul 22
Start indoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29Transplant outside: Apr 26 to May 10Plant for fall: Jul 1 to Jul 22
Start indoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12Transplant outside: May 31 to Jun 14Sow outdoors: May 31 to Jun 14
Start indoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12Transplant outside: May 17 to May 31
Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 19Plant for fall: Jul 15 to Aug 5
Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 19Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 2
Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to May 17Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 16
Start indoors: Apr 12 to Apr 19Transplant outside: May 24 to May 31Sow outdoors: May 17 to May 31Plant for fall: Jul 22 to Aug 5
Start indoors: Apr 12 to Apr 19Sow outdoors: May 17 to May 31Plant for fall: Jul 29 to Aug 12
Start indoors: Apr 12 to Apr 19Sow outdoors: May 17 to May 31
Start indoors: Apr 12 to Apr 19Transplant outside: May 24 to Jun 7
Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to May 17Plant for fall: Jul 15 to Jul 29
Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to May 17Plant for fall: Jul 29 to Aug 12
Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to May 10
Sow outdoors: Apr 26 to May 24Plant for fall: Jul 29 to Aug 12
Sow outdoors: Apr 26 to May 17Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 2
Sow outdoors: May 17 to Jun 7Plant for fall: Jul 22 to Aug 5
Sow outdoors: May 17 to May 31
Transplant outside: May 24 to Jun 14
Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 28
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Sapello, NM
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | May 24 – Jun 7 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | May 24 – Jun 7 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | May 17 – May 31 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Apr 19 – May 3 | Apr 12 – May 17 | Aug 12 – Sep 9 |
| Kale | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | Jul 29 – Aug 19 |
| Broccoli | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Apr 26 – May 10 | — | Jul 1 – Jul 22 |
| Cabbage | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Apr 19 – May 3 | — | Jul 1 – Jul 22 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Apr 26 – May 10 | — | Jul 1 – Jul 22 |
| Okra | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | May 31 – Jun 14 | May 31 – Jun 14 | — |
| Basil | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | May 17 – May 31 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 29 – Apr 19 | Jul 15 – Aug 5 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 29 – Apr 19 | Aug 12 – Sep 2 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 5 – May 17 | Aug 26 – Sep 16 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 12 – Apr 19 | May 24 – May 31 | May 17 – May 31 | Jul 22 – Aug 5 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 12 – Apr 19 | — | May 17 – May 31 | Jul 29 – Aug 12 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 12 – Apr 19 | — | May 17 – May 31 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 12 – Apr 19 | May 24 – Jun 7 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 19 – May 17 | Jul 15 – Jul 29 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 19 – May 17 | Jul 29 – Aug 12 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 19 – May 10 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 26 – May 24 | Jul 29 – Aug 12 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 26 – May 17 | Aug 12 – Sep 2 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 17 – Jun 7 | Jul 22 – Aug 5 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 17 – May 31 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 24 – Jun 14 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 23 – Oct 28 |
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 Las Vegas Muni Ap, NM weather station, 12 km away (elevation 6,873 ft (2,095 m)).
Frost dates near Sapello
- Watrous May 18 · Oct 1
- Valmora May 18 · Oct 1
- Montezuma May 24 · Sep 30
- Rociada May 28 · Sep 26
- Buena Vista May 28 · Sep 26
- Las Vegas May 24 · Sep 30
- Rainsville May 28 · Sep 26
- Mora May 28 · Sep 26
- Ojo Feliz May 26 · Sep 26
- Ocate May 26 · Sep 26
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Sapello, NM?
The median last spring frost in Sapello, NM is May 10. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 23, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Sapello, NM?
The median first fall frost is October 7, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 26.
How long is the growing season in Sapello, NM?
About 150 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Sapello, NM?
Sapello, NM is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.