Frost Dates for Anthony, NM

Based on data from La Tuna 1 S weather station, 2 miles away

Elevation: 3802 ft

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. February 28
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. November 20

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 March 7
First Fall Frost November 14

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 10
First Fall Hard Freeze December 1
32.00°N, 106.61°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

266 Days February 28 to November 20

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 8b

Avg. annual minimum: 15 to 20°F

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Köppen Climate

The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
BWh Hot Desert

Very hot and extremely dry with minimal rainfall. Irrigation is essential for any gardening. Heat-tolerant crops and desert-adapted plants thrive; shade structures help in peak summer.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January57°46°34°
February63°51°39°
March70°57°45°
April79°65°51°
May88°74°61°
June95°82°70°
July94°84°73°
August92°82°72°
September87°77°66°
October78°66°54°
November66°54°41°
December56°45°34°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January0.0
February0.0
March0.0
April0.0
May0.0
June0.0
July7.2
August6.2
September4.2
October0.0
November0.0
December0.0

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Mountain Time (MT) Longest: 14h 06m · Shortest: 9h 54m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Mountain Time (MT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:12 AM5:19 PM10h 07m
February6:55 AM5:47 PM10h 52m
March7:23 AM7:09 PM11h 46m
April6:43 AM7:30 PM12h 48m
May6:14 AM7:52 PM13h 38m
June6:04 AM8:09 PM14h 05m
July6:15 AM8:09 PM13h 54m
August6:35 AM7:46 PM13h 10m
September6:55 AM7:06 PM12h 11m
October7:16 AM6:27 PM11h 11m
November6:42 AM5:01 PM10h 20m
December7:05 AM4:60 PM9h 55m

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