Frost dates for ZIP 87713 (Mora County, NM)
Average last spring and first fall frost dates with 10%, 50% and 90% odds, from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the nearest weather station, Angel Fire 1S, NM (16 miles away).
- Average last spring frostJun 1850% chance of a 32°F freeze after this date
- Average first fall frostSep 850% chance of a 32°F freeze by this date
- Growing season (frost-free)80 daysmedian, 32°F threshold
- USDA hardiness zone6a-10 to -5°F avg. coldest night
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This week in your yard
As of Oct 17, 2026, from your frost dates, zone and soil temperature. Lawn timing · Vegetables · Pruning · Plants
Soil temperature now
2-inch depth
54°F 50–55°F
24-hour average · latest 54°F, as of Oct 17, 10:00 PM CDT
Estimate Not a measurement at this ZIP: distance-weighted average of Alcalde (39 mi).
4-inch depth
57°F 55°F or warmer
24-hour average · latest 60°F, as of Oct 17, 10:00 PM CDT
Estimate Not a measurement at this ZIP: distance-weighted average of Alcalde (39 mi).
Fall: Texas A&M AgriLife times fall pre-emergent (for winter weeds such as annual bluegrass) to soil cooling to about 70°F for several days. The 50–55°F band is the spring trigger. Always read and follow the product label.
7-day forecast and frost risk
The latest National Weather Service 7-day forecast and any Frost Advisory or Freeze Warning for 87713 load here. You can also open the NWS forecast for this ZIP.
Pre-emergent
Soil is 57°F at 4 inches (estimated soil temperature, not a station reading). Fall pre-emergent (annual bluegrass, winter weeds): window open as soil cools through the 70s and 60s.
Fertilizer window
Lawn region: Mountain West and High Plains. Timing only; always follow the product label.
- Kentucky bluegrass (cool-season): Early fall: Around Labor Day (late August–September); Late fall: Late October–November, before the ground freezes; Late spring: Optional around Memorial Day. Avoid: Early-spring and midsummer feeding (pushes top growth, favors crabgrass).
Plant now
No vegetable planting windows are open this week.
Prune now
No frost-timed pruning windows are open this week.
Spring-flowering shrubs are pruned right after their flowers fade, not by date. See the pruning guide.
Last spring frost odds
| Chance of a 32°F freeze after this date | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early: most years still freeze after this) | Jun 4 |
| 50% (the "average" last frost) | Jun 18 |
| 10% (cautious: only 1 year in 10 freezes later) | Jul 1 |
Most gardeners plant frost-tender crops (tomatoes, peppers, basil) after the 50% date, and closer to the 10% date for less risk.
First fall frost odds
| Chance the first 32°F freeze has happened by this date | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early: 1 year in 10 freezes this soon) | Aug 20 |
| 50% (the "average" first frost) | Sep 8 |
| 90% (late: most years have frozen by now) | Sep 21 |
Light frost, freeze and hard freeze
| Threshold | Last spring (50%) | First fall (50%) |
|---|---|---|
| 36°F (light frost possible on clear, calm nights) | n/a | n/a |
| 32°F (freeze) | Jun 18 | Sep 8 |
| 28°F (hard freeze) | Jun 1 | Sep 21 |
n/a means NOAA did not publish a date at that threshold for this station (usually because it rarely gets that cold).
Vegetable planting calendar for 87713
Dates count from your average last spring frost (Jun 18) and first fall frost (Sep 8). Half of years have a frost after the spring date, so give tender crops (tomatoes, peppers, squash) some slack.
| Crop | Start indoors | Spring planting | Fall planting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Apr 23–May 7 | Jun 25–Jul 9 (transplant) | – |
| Pepper (sweet and hot) | Apr 9–23 | Jul 2–16 (transplant) | – |
| Eggplant | Apr 9–23 | Jul 2–16 (transplant) | – |
| Tomatillo | Apr 23–May 7 | Jun 25–Jul 9 (transplant) | – |
| Lettuce | Apr 23–May 7 | May 28–Jun 18 (transplant) May 21–Jul 2 (sow outdoors) | Jul 14–Aug 4 (transplant) |
| Spinach | – | May 7–28 (sow outdoors) | Jul 14–Aug 4 (sowing) |
| Kale | Apr 23–May 7 | May 21–Jun 4 (transplant) May 21–Jun 4 (sow outdoors) | Jun 16–Jul 14 (transplant) |
| Collards | Apr 23–May 7 | May 21–Jun 18 (transplant) May 21–Jun 18 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Broccoli | Apr 9–23 | May 21–Jun 4 (transplant) | – |
| Cabbage | Apr 9–23 | May 21–Jun 4 (transplant) | – |
| Cauliflower | Apr 9–23 | Jun 4–18 (transplant) | – |
| Brussels sprouts | Mar 26–Apr 9 | May 21–Jun 4 (transplant) | – |
| Kohlrabi | Apr 23–May 7 | May 21–Jun 4 (transplant) May 21–Jun 4 (sow outdoors) | Jun 30–Jul 14 (sowing) |
| Bok choy / Asian greens | – | May 21–Jun 4 (sow outdoors) | Jul 14–28 (sowing) |
| Arugula | – | May 21–Jun 18 (sow outdoors) | Jul 14–Aug 11 (sowing) |
| Mustard greens | – | May 21–Jun 11 (sow outdoors) | Jul 14–28 (sowing) |
| Swiss chard | May 7–21 | Jun 4–25 (transplant) Jun 4–Jul 2 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Beet | – | May 21–Jun 18 (sow outdoors) | Jun 30–Jul 14 (sowing) |
| Carrot | – | May 28–Jun 25 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Radish | – | May 14–Jun 25 (sow outdoors) | Jul 28–Aug 11 (sowing) |
| Turnip | – | May 21–Jun 11 (sow outdoors) | Jun 30–Jul 14 (sowing) |
| Parsnip | – | May 28–Jun 18 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Pea (garden, snap, snow) | – | Apr 23–May 21 (sow outdoors) | Jun 16–30 (sowing) |
| Onion (bulbing) | Mar 26–Apr 9 | May 7–21 (transplant) | – |
| Green onion / scallion | – | May 7–Jun 4 (sow outdoors) | Jun 30–Jul 14 (sowing) |
| Leek | Mar 26–Apr 9 | May 21–Jun 4 (transplant) | – |
| Garlic | – | – | Jul 28–Aug 25 (sowing) |
| Shallot | – | May 7–21 (transplant) | Jul 28–Aug 25 (sowing) |
| Potato | – | May 21–Jun 4 (transplant) | – |
| Sweet potato | – | Jul 9–23 (transplant) | – |
| Sweet corn | – | Jun 25–Jul 9 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Bean, bush (snap) | – | Jun 25–Jul 9 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Bean, pole | – | Jun 25–Jul 9 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Lima bean | – | Jul 2–16 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Southern pea (cowpea, black-eyed pea) | – | Jul 9–30 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cucumber | May 21–28 | Jun 25–Jul 9 (transplant) Jun 25–Jul 9 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Summer squash / zucchini | May 21–28 | Jun 25–Jul 9 (transplant) Jun 25–Jul 9 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Winter squash | May 21–28 | Jun 25–Jul 9 (transplant) Jun 25–Jul 9 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Pumpkin | – | Jun 25–Jul 9 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Watermelon | May 21–28 | Jul 2–16 (transplant) Jul 2–16 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cantaloupe / muskmelon | May 21–28 | Jul 2–16 (transplant) Jul 2–16 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Okra | May 7–21 | Jul 2–16 (transplant) Jul 2–16 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Celery | Mar 26–Apr 9 | Jun 25–Jul 2 (transplant) | – |
| Basil | May 7–21 | Jun 25–Jul 9 (transplant) Jun 25–Jul 9 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cilantro | – | Jun 4–Jul 2 (sow outdoors) | Jul 14–28 (sowing) |
| Parsley | Apr 9–23 | Jun 4–18 (transplant) May 28–Jun 18 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Dill | – | Jun 18–Jul 2 (sow outdoors) | Jul 14–28 (sowing) |
| Sunflower | – | Jun 18–Jul 2 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Asparagus (crowns) | – | May 21–Jun 4 (transplant) | – |
| Rhubarb (crowns) | – | May 21–Jun 4 (transplant) | – |
| Strawberry (plants) | – | May 21–Jun 4 (transplant) | Jun 30–Jul 28 (transplant) |
Typical ranges from university extension planting calendars, adjusted to your frost dates. Probabilities, not guarantees. Fall windows that would overlap spring planting are left out, as are fall crops of frost-tender plants where the frost-free season is under 210 days.
Where these numbers come from
Station: Angel Fire 1S, NM (NOAA GHCN-Daily ID USC00290407), elevation 8,500 ft, 16.0 miles from the ZIP's center point. NOAA completeness flag: R (representative, 10+ years).
Nearby stations
| Station | Distance | Last frost (50%) | First frost (50%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocate 2 NW, NM | 17 mi | May 26 | Sep 26 |
| Taos, NM | 20 mi | May 19 | Oct 3 |
| Gascon, NM | 20 mi | May 28 | Sep 26 |
The average last-frost dates of these stations span 30 days, a rough guide to local variation. See data sources & methods.
Frost questions for 87713
When is the last frost in 87713?
The average (50% chance) last spring freeze of 32°F for ZIP 87713 is June 18. For a more cautious planting date, use July 1, when only 1 year in 10 still sees a later freeze.
When is the first frost in 87713?
The average first fall freeze is September 8. In 1 year in 10 it comes by August 20.
What hardiness zone is 87713?
ZIP 87713 is in USDA zone 6a (-10 to -5°F average coldest winter night), per the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map ZIP listing.
What is the soil temperature in 87713 right now?
This page shows the latest 2-inch and 4-inch soil temperature from the nearest public soil station (USDA SCAN, NOAA USCRN or TexMesonet), or a labeled estimate when no station is close, against the 50–55°F spring pre-emergent band.
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