Sunland Park, NM frost dates
Last spring frostMar 23median date
First fall frostNov 11median date
Growing season233 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Sunland Park compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Sunland Park falls between March 3 and April 9, a 37-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 29 and November 23.
- The median last frost is 41 days earlier than the New Mexico median of May 3.
- Its 233-day growing season is longer than 94% of the 349 New Mexico places with a regular frost season (state median 164 days).
- The last frost is 7 days later than the zone 8b median of Mar 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 65 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with El Paso, TX, 27 km away, the last frost here is 21 days later than there and the growing season is 30 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 3 |
| 50% (median) | March 23 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 9 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 29 |
| 50% (median) | November 11 |
| 90% (late) | November 23 |
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 Sunland Park, NM
Sunland Park, NM frost dates — last frost Mar 23, first frost Nov 11, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 14
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 26
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 26
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 26
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 21
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 2Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 13Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 2Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 2Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 2Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 2
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 7
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 9
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 27
Plant for fall: Oct 28 to Dec 2
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Sunland Park, NM
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 29 – Jan 12 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | Feb 23 – Mar 30 | Sep 16 – Oct 14 |
| Kale | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Broccoli | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Cabbage | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Okra | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — |
| Basil | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 2 | Aug 19 – Sep 9 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 2 | Sep 16 – Oct 7 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 30 | Sep 30 – Oct 21 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 23 – Mar 2 | Apr 6 – Apr 13 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | Aug 26 – Sep 9 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 23 – Mar 2 | — | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 23 – Mar 2 | — | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 23 – Mar 2 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 30 | Aug 19 – Sep 2 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 30 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 23 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 9 – Apr 6 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 9 – Mar 30 | Sep 16 – Oct 7 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 20 | Aug 26 – Sep 9 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 6 – Apr 27 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 28 – Dec 2 |
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 Teresa Ap, NM weather station, 11 km away (elevation 4,108 ft (1,252 m)).
Frost dates near Sunland Park
- Santa Teresa Mar 23 · Nov 11
- Anthony Feb 28 · Nov 20
- Chamberino Feb 28 · Nov 20
- Berino Feb 28 · Nov 20
- Vado Feb 28 · Nov 20
- Mesquite Mar 12 · Nov 13
- San Miguel Mar 12 · Nov 13
- La Mesa Mar 12 · Nov 13
- Mesilla Park Mar 12 · Nov 13
- Mesilla Mar 12 · Nov 13
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Sunland Park, NM?
The median last spring frost in Sunland Park, NM is March 23. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 9, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Sunland Park, NM?
The median first fall frost is November 11, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 29.
How long is the growing season in Sunland Park, NM?
About 233 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Sunland Park, NM?
Sunland Park, NM is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.