Frost Dates: First and last frost dates for Wolf Canyon, 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 July 27, you have a 90% chance of being frost-free — this is your "safe date" for planting tender crops
  • Around July 11, there's a 50/50 chance of frost — check weather forecasts carefully if planting now
  • Before July 1, 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.

In the Spring
Temperature 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
Last 16° May 15 May 7 May 1 Apr 26 Apr 21 Apr 16 Apr 11 Apr 6 Mar 28
Last 20° May 31 May 24 May 18 May 14 May 9 May 5 Apr 30 Apr 25 Apr 17
Last 24° Jun 15 Jun 7 Jun 2 May 29 May 25 May 21 May 17 May 12 May 5
Last 28° Jun 28 Jun 23 Jun 19 Jun 16 Jun 12 Jun 9 Jun 6 Jun 2 May 28
Last 32° Jul 11 Jul 6 Jul 2 Jun 29 Jun 26 Jun 24 Jun 21 Jun 17 Jun 12
Last 36° Jul 27 Jul 22 Jul 18 Jul 15 Jul 11 Jul 8 Jul 5 Jul 1 Jun 25

ℹ️ How to read these charts for the fall

As summer ends in Wolf Canyon, 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:

1
Early warning: Around August 22, there's a 20% chance of 32°F — start monitoring forecasts and have plant covers ready
2
Decision time: By September 4, there's a 50% chance of frost — harvest tomatoes, peppers, and other tender crops or prepare protection
3
Last chance: By September 16, there's an 80% chance of seeing 32°F — most tender plants will be damaged without protection
4
Another perspective: You have only a 1 in 5 chance of making it past September 16 without a freezing night

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.

In the Fall
Temperature 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
First 16° Oct 6 Oct 12 Oct 16 Oct 20 Oct 23 Oct 26 Oct 30 Nov 3 Nov 9
First 20° Sep 24 Sep 30 Oct 4 Oct 8 Oct 11 Oct 14 Oct 18 Oct 22 Oct 28
First 24° Sep 14 Sep 19 Sep 23 Sep 26 Sep 30 Oct 3 Oct 6 Oct 10 Oct 15
First 28° Sep 6 Sep 10 Sep 13 Sep 16 Sep 19 Sep 22 Sep 24 Sep 28 Oct 2
First 32° Aug 16 Aug 22 Aug 27 Aug 31 Sep 4 Sep 7 Sep 11 Sep 16 Sep 23
First 36° Aug 1 Aug 8 Aug 13 Aug 17 Aug 21 Aug 25 Aug 30 Sep 4 Sep 11

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Data is provided by the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information.