Tierra Amarilla, NM frost dates
Last spring frostJun 11median date
First fall frostSep 20median date
Growing season101 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone5bZone 5b
How Tierra Amarilla compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Tierra Amarilla falls between May 29 and June 26, a 28-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 8 and September 29.
- The median last frost is 39 days later than the New Mexico median of May 3.
- Its 101-day growing season is longer than 3% of the 349 New Mexico places with a regular frost season (state median 164 days).
- The last frost is 41 days later than the zone 5b median of May 1. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 5b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 235 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 29 |
| 50% (median) | June 11 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 26 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 8 |
| 50% (median) | September 20 |
| 90% (late) | September 29 |
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 Tierra Amarilla, NM
Tierra Amarilla, NM frost dates — last frost Jun 11, first frost Sep 20, zone 5b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Mar 19 to Apr 2Transplant outside: May 14 to May 28
Start indoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16Transplant outside: Jun 25 to Jul 9
Start indoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16Transplant outside: Jun 25 to Jul 9
Start indoors: Apr 16 to Apr 30Transplant outside: Jun 18 to Jul 2
Start indoors: Apr 16 to Apr 30Transplant outside: May 21 to Jun 4Sow outdoors: May 14 to Jun 18Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Apr 16 to Apr 30Transplant outside: May 14 to May 28Sow outdoors: May 14 to May 28Plant for fall: Jul 12 to Aug 2
Start indoors: Apr 16 to Apr 30Transplant outside: May 28 to Jun 11
Start indoors: Apr 16 to Apr 30Transplant outside: May 21 to Jun 4
Start indoors: Apr 16 to Apr 30Transplant outside: May 28 to Jun 11
Start indoors: Apr 30 to May 14Transplant outside: Jul 2 to Jul 16Sow outdoors: Jul 2 to Jul 16
Start indoors: Apr 30 to May 14Transplant outside: Jun 18 to Jul 2
Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to May 21Plant for fall: Jun 28 to Jul 19
Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to May 21Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 16
Sow outdoors: May 7 to Jun 18Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 30
Start indoors: May 14 to May 21Transplant outside: Jun 25 to Jul 2Sow outdoors: Jun 18 to Jul 2
Start indoors: May 14 to May 21Sow outdoors: Jun 18 to Jul 2
Start indoors: May 14 to May 21Sow outdoors: Jun 18 to Jul 2
Start indoors: May 14 to May 21Transplant outside: Jun 25 to Jul 9
Sow outdoors: May 21 to Jun 18
Sow outdoors: May 21 to Jun 18Plant for fall: Jul 12 to Jul 26
Sow outdoors: May 21 to Jun 11
Sow outdoors: May 28 to Jun 25Plant for fall: Jul 12 to Jul 26
Sow outdoors: May 28 to Jun 18Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 16
Sow outdoors: Jun 18 to Jul 9
Sow outdoors: Jun 18 to Jul 2
Transplant outside: Jun 25 to Jul 16
Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Oct 11
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Tierra Amarilla, NM
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | May 14 – May 28 | — | — |
| Peppers | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | Jun 25 – Jul 9 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | Jun 25 – Jul 9 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | Jun 18 – Jul 2 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | May 21 – Jun 4 | May 14 – Jun 18 | Jul 26 – Aug 23 |
| Kale | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | May 14 – May 28 | May 14 – May 28 | Jul 12 – Aug 2 |
| Broccoli | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | May 28 – Jun 11 | — | — |
| Cabbage | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | May 21 – Jun 4 | — | — |
| Cauliflower | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | May 28 – Jun 11 | — | — |
| Okra | Apr 30 – May 14 | Jul 2 – Jul 16 | Jul 2 – Jul 16 | — |
| Basil | Apr 30 – May 14 | Jun 18 – Jul 2 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 30 – May 21 | Jun 28 – Jul 19 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 30 – May 21 | Jul 26 – Aug 16 |
| Radishes | — | — | May 7 – Jun 18 | Aug 9 – Aug 30 |
| Cucumbers | May 14 – May 21 | Jun 25 – Jul 2 | Jun 18 – Jul 2 | — |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | May 14 – May 21 | — | Jun 18 – Jul 2 | — |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins Warning: Your frost-free season is about 101 days, which is tight for winter squash & pumpkins (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | May 14 – May 21 | — | Jun 18 – Jul 2 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | May 14 – May 21 | Jun 25 – Jul 9 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | May 21 – Jun 18 | — |
| Beets | — | — | May 21 – Jun 18 | Jul 12 – Jul 26 |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 21 – Jun 11 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 28 – Jun 25 | Jul 12 – Jul 26 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 28 – Jun 18 | Jul 26 – Aug 16 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Jun 18 – Jul 9 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Jun 18 – Jul 2 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes Warning: Your frost-free season is about 101 days, which is tight for sweet potatoes (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | — | Jun 25 – Jul 16 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 6 – Oct 11 |
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 Tierra Amarilla 4 N, NM weather station, 10 km away (elevation 7,464 ft (2,275 m)).
Frost dates near Tierra Amarilla
- Los Ojos Jun 11 · Sep 20
- Chama Jun 14 · Sep 18
- Cebolla Jun 13 · Sep 18
- La Madera Jun 13 · Sep 18
- Canjilon Apr 29 · Oct 16
- Vallecitos May 31 · Sep 28
- Gallina May 28 · Sep 27
- El Rito May 15 · Oct 7
- Dulce Jun 9 · Sep 22
- Petaca May 31 · Sep 28
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Tierra Amarilla, NM?
The median last spring frost in Tierra Amarilla, NM is June 11. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 26, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Tierra Amarilla, NM?
The median first fall frost is September 20, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 8.
How long is the growing season in Tierra Amarilla, NM?
About 101 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Tierra Amarilla, NM?
Tierra Amarilla, NM is in USDA hardiness zone 5b.