Frost Dates: First and last frost dates for Clines Corners, NM
ℹ️ How to read these charts for the spring
As spring unfolds, the risk of frost gradually decreases each day until your tender plants are finally safe. The probabilities shown in the chart help you make smart decisions about when to plant.
While frost typically forms at 32°F, tender plants can be damaged even when temperatures are slightly higher. Air temperatures are often measured several feet above the ground, but temperatures at plant level can be several degrees colder. Protected areas like porches help by blocking radiational cooling. Given these variables, we consider 36°F the "caution zone" for frost-sensitive plants.
Key dates for your spring planting:
- By June 12, you have a 90% chance of being frost-free — this is your "safe date" for planting tender crops
- Around May 27, there's a 50/50 chance of frost — check weather forecasts carefully if planting now
- Before May 17, there's still an 80% risk of frost — too early for tomatoes and other tender plants unless you're prepared to protect them
If the 10-day forecast shows no temperatures below 40°F, you might safely plant earlier than the above dates suggest. Many gardeners watch for this weather window to get a head start on the growing season.
| Temperature | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 16° | Apr 17 | Apr 11 | Apr 6 | Apr 2 | Mar 29 | Mar 25 | Mar 21 | Mar 17 | Mar 10 |
| Last 20° | May 4 | Apr 27 | Apr 23 | Apr 18 | Apr 15 | Apr 11 | Apr 7 | Apr 2 | Mar 26 |
| Last 24° | May 10 | May 4 | Apr 30 | Apr 26 | Apr 23 | Apr 19 | Apr 16 | Apr 11 | Apr 5 |
| Last 28° | May 21 | May 16 | May 12 | May 8 | May 5 | May 2 | Apr 28 | Apr 24 | Apr 18 |
| Last 32° | May 28 | May 23 | May 20 | May 17 | May 15 | May 12 | May 10 | May 6 | May 2 |
| Last 36° | Jun 12 | Jun 6 | Jun 2 | May 30 | May 27 | May 24 | May 21 | May 17 | May 12 |
ℹ️ How to read these charts for the fall
As summer ends in Clines Corners, NM, nighttime temperatures begin to drop, and your risk of frost increases with each passing day. Knowing when to expect frost helps you harvest sensitive crops and extend your growing season with protection methods.
The chart below shows the probability of experiencing specific temperatures on various dates. Here's what this means for your garden:
These probabilities help you time your end-of-season harvests and know when to apply protective measures like row covers, cloches, or cold frames to extend your harvest.
| Temperature | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First 16° | Oct 25 | Oct 31 | Nov 3 | Nov 7 | Nov 10 | Nov 13 | Nov 17 | Nov 20 | Nov 26 |
| First 20° | Oct 16 | Oct 21 | Oct 25 | Oct 28 | Oct 31 | Nov 2 | Nov 5 | Nov 9 | Nov 14 |
| First 24° | Oct 1 | Oct 6 | Oct 10 | Oct 14 | Oct 17 | Oct 20 | Oct 24 | Oct 28 | Nov 2 |
| First 28° | Sep 24 | Sep 29 | Oct 2 | Oct 5 | Oct 8 | Oct 10 | Oct 13 | Oct 16 | Oct 21 |
| First 32° | Sep 20 | Sep 23 | Sep 26 | Sep 29 | Oct 1 | Oct 3 | Oct 6 | Oct 9 | Oct 13 |
| First 36° | Sep 14 | Sep 18 | Sep 20 | Sep 22 | Sep 24 | Sep 26 | Sep 29 | Oct 1 | Oct 5 |
📍 Frost Dates for other nearby locations
- Estancia, NM 13.6 mi
- Clines Corners, NM 27.2 mi
- Pecos Nm, NM 42.1 mi
- Pedernal, NM 44.0 mi
- Albuquerque, NM 44.6 mi
- Gran Quivira Natl Mon, NM 52.6 mi
- Los Lunas, NM 57.1 mi
- Los Alamos, NM 63.9 mi
- Dilia, NM 64.5 mi
- Gascon, NM 71.0 mi
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Data is provided by the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information.