Frost Dates for Antelope Wells, NM
Elevation: 1420 m
Frost Dates
Last Spring Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide.
April 16
First Fall Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date.
October 30
30% Probability
Only a 30% chance of frost remaining by this date. Use these dates for a safer planting window, especially for tender plants sensitive to cold.
Last Spring Frost
April 23
First Fall Frost
October 25
Hard Freeze (28°F)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
April 2
First Fall Hard Freeze
November 8
Growing Season
197 Days
April 16 to October 30
USDA Hardiness Zone
Hardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.Zone 7b
Avg. annual minimum: 5 to 10°F
Köppen Climate
The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
BSh
Hot Semi-Arid (Steppe)
Hot with low but not negligible rainfall. Less extreme than true desert. Dryland farming techniques and drought-tolerant varieties work well. Mulching and water conservation are key.
Temperature
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40°
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Avg High
Avg Temp
Avg Low
Light Frost (32°F)
Hard Frost (28°F)
Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58° | 42° | 27° |
| February | 63° | 47° | 30° |
| March | 70° | 52° | 35° |
| April | 77° | 59° | 41° |
| May | 85° | 67° | 50° |
| June | 93° | 77° | 60° |
| July | 91° | 78° | 65° |
| August | 89° | 76° | 62° |
| September | 86° | 71° | 56° |
| October | 78° | 61° | 44° |
| November | 67° | 51° | 34° |
| December | 58° | 42° | 26° |
Precipitation
0"
2"
4"
4.3"
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 2.9 |
| February | 2.2 |
| March | 1.4 |
| April | 0.0 |
| May | 0.0 |
| June | 2.1 |
| July | 4.3 |
| August | 3.4 |
| September | 2.5 |
| October | 2.1 |
| November | 2.7 |
| December | 3.0 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Longest: 14h 03m · Shortest: 9h 58m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:55 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 10m |
| February | 6:33 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 54m |
| March | 6:07 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 46m |
| April | 5:37 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 46m |
| May | 5:12 AM | 6:48 PM | 13h 36m |
| June | 4:59 AM | 7:01 PM | 14h 02m |
| July | 5:04 AM | 6:56 PM | 13h 51m |
| August | 5:26 AM | 6:34 PM | 13h 09m |
| September | 5:55 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 11m |
| October | 6:24 AM | 5:36 PM | 11h 13m |
| November | 6:49 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 22m |
| December | 7:01 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 58m |
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