Frost Dates for Bosque Del Apache, NM

Elevation: 1375 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 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. October 16

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 May 3
First Fall Frost October 9

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 15
First Fall Hard Freeze October 25
33.80°N, 106.89°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

171 Days April 28 to October 16

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 7a

Avg. annual minimum: 0 to 5°F

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Köppen Climate

The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
BWk Cold Desert

Dry with hot summers and cold winters. Rainfall is minimal year-round. Short growing seasons and large temperature swings require careful timing. Cold-hardy, drought-tolerant plants are best suited.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January57°39°20°
February63°44°24°
March71°51°30°
April78°58°37°
May87°66°45°
June97°75°54°
July97°79°61°
August94°77°59°
September89°70°51°
October79°58°38°
November67°47°27°
December57°38°20°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January0.0
February0.0
March0.0
April0.0
May1.5
June1.7
July2.7
August3.2
September3.1
October2.8
November0.9
December0.0

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Longest: 14h 15m · Shortest: 9h 45m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (local solar time)
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:00 AM4:60 PM9h 59m
February6:36 AM5:24 PM10h 47m
March6:08 AM5:52 PM11h 45m
April5:35 AM6:25 PM12h 51m
May5:07 AM6:53 PM13h 45m
June4:53 AM7:07 PM14h 14m
July4:59 AM7:01 PM14h 02m
August5:22 AM6:38 PM13h 16m
September5:54 AM6:06 PM12h 12m
October6:26 AM5:34 PM11h 08m
November6:54 AM5:06 PM10h 12m
December7:07 AM4:53 PM9h 46m

Nearby Stations

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