Frost dates in Lincoln County, New Mexico
The average last spring frost in Lincoln County falls Apr 19 to May 11 and the average first fall frost Oct 5 to Oct 25, depending on the ZIP code (50% odds, 32°F, NOAA 1991–2020 normals). USDA hardiness zone 7a to 7b. Places: Capitan, Carrizozo, Duran, Nogal, Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs. Pick a ZIP for 10% and 90% odds, soil temperature and the 7-day freeze forecast.
| ZIP | Place | Last spring frost | First fall frost | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88301 | Carrizozo | Apr 27 | Oct 20 | 7a |
| 88312 | May 11 | Oct 5 | 7a | |
| 88316 | Capitan | May 3 | Oct 12 | 7a |
| 88318 | Duran | Apr 29 | Oct 20 | 7a |
| 88323 | May 3 | Oct 12 | 7a | |
| 88324 | May 3 | Oct 12 | 7b | |
| 88336 | Apr 19 | Oct 25 | 7b | |
| 88338 | May 3 | Oct 12 | 7a | |
| 88341 | Nogal | Apr 27 | Oct 20 | 7a |
| 88343 | Apr 19 | Oct 25 | 7b | |
| 88345 | Ruidoso | May 11 | Oct 5 | 7a |
| 88346 | Ruidoso Downs | May 11 | Oct 5 | 7a |
| 88348 | May 3 | Oct 12 | 7b | |
| 88351 | Apr 19 | Oct 25 | 7b | |
| 88355 | Ruidoso | May 11 | Oct 5 | 7a |
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