Ute Park, NM frost dates
Last spring frostJun 16median date
First fall frostSep 14median date
Growing season90 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6aZone 6a
How Ute Park compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Ute Park falls between June 4 and July 5, a 31-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 1 and September 23.
- The median last frost is 44 days later than the New Mexico median of May 3.
- Its 90-day growing season is among the shortest of the 349 New Mexico places with a regular frost season.
- The last frost is 48 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 243 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | June 4 |
| 50% (median) | June 16 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | July 5 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 1 |
| 50% (median) | September 14 |
| 90% (late) | September 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 Ute Park, NM
Ute Park, NM frost dates — last frost Jun 16, first frost Sep 14, zone 6a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7Transplant outside: May 19 to Jun 2
Start indoors: Apr 7 to Apr 21Transplant outside: Jun 30 to Jul 14
Start indoors: Apr 7 to Apr 21Transplant outside: Jun 30 to Jul 14
Start indoors: Apr 21 to May 5Transplant outside: Jun 23 to Jul 7
Start indoors: Apr 21 to May 5Transplant outside: May 26 to Jun 9Sow outdoors: May 19 to Jun 23Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 17
Start indoors: Apr 21 to May 5Transplant outside: May 19 to Jun 2Sow outdoors: May 19 to Jun 2Plant for fall: Jul 6 to Jul 27
Start indoors: Apr 21 to May 5Transplant outside: Jun 2 to Jun 16
Start indoors: Apr 21 to May 5Transplant outside: May 26 to Jun 9
Start indoors: Apr 21 to May 5Transplant outside: Jun 2 to Jun 16
Start indoors: May 5 to May 19Transplant outside: Jul 7 to Jul 21Sow outdoors: Jul 7 to Jul 21
Start indoors: May 5 to May 19Transplant outside: Jun 23 to Jul 7
Sow outdoors: May 5 to May 26
Sow outdoors: May 5 to May 26Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 10
Sow outdoors: May 12 to Jun 23Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Start indoors: May 19 to May 26Transplant outside: Jun 30 to Jul 7Sow outdoors: Jun 23 to Jul 7
Start indoors: May 19 to May 26Sow outdoors: Jun 23 to Jul 7
Start indoors: May 19 to May 26Sow outdoors: Jun 23 to Jul 7
Start indoors: May 19 to May 26Transplant outside: Jun 30 to Jul 14
Sow outdoors: May 26 to Jun 23
Sow outdoors: May 26 to Jun 23
Sow outdoors: May 26 to Jun 16
Sow outdoors: Jun 2 to Jun 30
Sow outdoors: Jun 2 to Jun 23Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 10
Sow outdoors: Jun 23 to Jul 14
Sow outdoors: Jun 23 to Jul 7
Transplant outside: Jun 30 to Jul 21
Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Oct 5
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Ute Park, NM
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | May 19 – Jun 2 | — | — |
| Peppers | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | Jun 30 – Jul 14 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | Jun 30 – Jul 14 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Apr 21 – May 5 | Jun 23 – Jul 7 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 21 – May 5 | May 26 – Jun 9 | May 19 – Jun 23 | Jul 20 – Aug 17 |
| Kale | Apr 21 – May 5 | May 19 – Jun 2 | May 19 – Jun 2 | Jul 6 – Jul 27 |
| Broccoli | Apr 21 – May 5 | Jun 2 – Jun 16 | — | — |
| Cabbage | Apr 21 – May 5 | May 26 – Jun 9 | — | — |
| Cauliflower | Apr 21 – May 5 | Jun 2 – Jun 16 | — | — |
| Okra | May 5 – May 19 | Jul 7 – Jul 21 | Jul 7 – Jul 21 | — |
| Basil | May 5 – May 19 | Jun 23 – Jul 7 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | May 5 – May 26 | — |
| Spinach | — | — | May 5 – May 26 | Jul 20 – Aug 10 |
| Radishes | — | — | May 12 – Jun 23 | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Cucumbers | May 19 – May 26 | Jun 30 – Jul 7 | Jun 23 – Jul 7 | — |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | May 19 – May 26 | — | Jun 23 – Jul 7 | — |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins Warning: Your frost-free season is about 90 days, which is tight for winter squash & pumpkins (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | May 19 – May 26 | — | Jun 23 – Jul 7 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon Warning: Your frost-free season is about 90 days, which is tight for melons & watermelon (85+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | May 19 – May 26 | Jun 30 – Jul 14 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | May 26 – Jun 23 | — |
| Beets | — | — | May 26 – Jun 23 | — |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 26 – Jun 16 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Jun 2 – Jun 30 | — |
| Cilantro | — | — | Jun 2 – Jun 23 | Jul 20 – Aug 10 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Jun 23 – Jul 14 | — |
| Sweet Corn Warning: Your frost-free season is about 90 days, which is tight for sweet corn (80+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | — | — | Jun 23 – Jul 7 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes Warning: Your frost-free season is about 90 days, which is tight for sweet potatoes (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | — | Jun 30 – Jul 21 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Aug 31 – Oct 5 |
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 Eagle Nest, NM weather station, 13 km away (elevation 8,281 ft (2,524 m)).
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Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Ute Park, NM?
The median last spring frost in Ute Park, NM is June 16. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after July 5, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Ute Park, NM?
The median first fall frost is September 14, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 1.
How long is the growing season in Ute Park, NM?
About 90 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Ute Park, NM?
Ute Park, NM is in USDA hardiness zone 6a.