Frost dates for Johnson Rch, NM
At Johnson Rch, the median last spring frost (32°F) is May 21 and the median first fall frost is Oct 3, for a typical growing season of 134 days. For a 90% chance that the last frost has passed, wait until Jun 4. Nearby ZIP codes are in USDA hardiness zones 5b to 7a.
- May 21Last spring frost (median)50% chance of 32°F after this date
- Jun 4Safer planting date10% chance of 32°F after this date
- Oct 3First fall frost (median)50% chance of 32°F by this date
- 134 daysGrowing season (median)between 32°F freezes
Last spring frost dates
The chance that the temperature drops to the threshold after each date.
| Temperature | 90% chance later | 50% chance later | 10% chance later |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 22 | Jun 3 | Jun 15 |
| 32°F | May 9 | May 21 | Jun 4 |
| 28°F | Apr 27 | May 7 | May 21 |
| 24°F | Apr 12 | Apr 25 | May 9 |
First fall frost dates
The chance that the temperature has dropped to the threshold by each date.
| Temperature | 10% chance by | 50% chance by | 90% chance by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Sep 14 | Sep 26 | Oct 4 |
| 32°F | Sep 24 | Oct 3 | Oct 12 |
| 28°F | Sep 30 | Oct 10 | Oct 22 |
| 24°F | Oct 7 | Oct 18 | Nov 1 |
Growing season length
Days between the last spring and first fall freeze, as the length reached in 9, 5 and 1 out of 10 years.
| Temperature | 9 in 10 years at least | 5 in 10 years at least | 1 in 10 years at least |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | 97 days | 113 days | 128 days |
| 32°F | 117 days | 134 days | 151 days |
| 28°F | 138 days | 155 days | 171 days |
| 24°F | 159 days | 176 days | 194 days |
Chance of a freeze in any year
| Temperature | Chance per year |
|---|---|
| 36°F | 100% |
| 32°F | 100% |
| 28°F | 100% |
| 24°F | 100% |
Closest ZIP codes (each is closer to another station)
| ZIP | Hardiness zone | Avg. extreme low | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87027 | 5b | -15 to -10°F | 23 km |
| 87013 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 24 km |
| 87046 | 5b | -15 to -10°F | 40 km |
| 87012 | 6b | -5 to 0°F | 43 km |
| 87018 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 44 km |
| 87024 | 7a | 0 to 5°F | 44 km |
| 87025 | 6b | -5 to 0°F | 44 km |
| 87053 | 7a | 0 to 5°F | 46 km |
Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones shown here are the values published in the USDA-ARS / Oregon State University PRISM Group 2023 ZIP code tables, shown unaltered. For the official interactive map, visit planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
About this station
- NOAA station ID USC00294398, at 35.9547, -107.0856, elevation 2196 m (7,203 ft).
- Data quality: Estimated from nearby stations (2+ years), 7 years of freeze data.
- Average days per year at or below 32°F: 196.
- Frost risk changes over short distances. Valleys and low spots freeze earlier than hillsides and city centers.
Nearby weather stations
- Cuba (11 km)
- Torreon Navajo Mission (19 km)
- Wolf Canyon (30 km)
- Star Lake (34 km)
- Lindrith 1 WSW (39 km)
- Jemez Springs (41 km)
- Lybrook (52 km)
- Los Alamos 13 W (52 km)
Sources
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, annual/seasonal normals by station (version 1.0.1), file dated June 27, 2023; documentation.
- USDA Agricultural Research Service and PRISM Group, Oregon State University, 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map ZIP code tables (CONUS, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico), files dated November 17, 2023. Data © PRISM Group, Oregon State University, https://prism.oregonstate.edu, accessed November 1, 2026. Official map: planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer ZIP Code Tabulation Areas file, dated August 30, 2024 (ZIP centroids used to find the nearest station).
Freeze dates are 30-year probabilities, not forecasts. Check your local forecast before planting tender plants.