Frost dates for Raton Krtn Radio, NM
At Raton Krtn Radio, the median last spring frost (32°F) is May 19 and the median first fall frost is Sep 29, for a typical growing season of 132 days. For a 90% chance that the last frost has passed, wait until Jun 2. Nearby ZIP codes are in USDA hardiness zones 5b to 6a.
- May 19Last spring frost (median)50% chance of 32°F after this date
- Jun 2Safer planting date10% chance of 32°F after this date
- Sep 29First fall frost (median)50% chance of 32°F by this date
- 132 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 18 | May 31 | Jun 13 |
| 32°F | May 6 | May 19 | Jun 2 |
| 28°F | Apr 24 | May 7 | May 20 |
| 24°F | Apr 11 | Apr 25 | May 10 |
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 10 | Sep 21 | Oct 1 |
| 32°F | Sep 18 | Sep 29 | Oct 8 |
| 28°F | Sep 24 | Oct 6 | Oct 18 |
| 24°F | Oct 2 | Oct 15 | Oct 28 |
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 | 95 days | 113 days | 129 days |
| 32°F | 114 days | 132 days | 150 days |
| 28°F | 135 days | 152 days | 169 days |
| 24°F | 154 days | 173 days | 193 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87740 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 15 km |
| 81081 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 32 km |
| 81082 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 33 km |
| 87728 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 34 km |
| 88414 | 5b | -15 to -10°F | 39 km |
| 81024 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 45 km |
| 81046 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 46 km |
| 81091 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 55 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 USC00297280, at 36.8864, -104.4428, elevation 2024 m (6,640 ft).
- Data quality: Representative (10+ years), 23 years of freeze data.
- Average days per year at or below 32°F: 191.
- Frost risk changes over short distances. Valleys and low spots freeze earlier than hillsides and city centers.
Nearby weather stations
- Raton Fltr Plant (4 km)
- Lake Maloya (12 km)
- Raton Muni Crews Airport (17 km)
- Maxwell 3 NW (37 km)
- Capulin (43 km)
- Springer (60 km)
- Cimarron 4 SW (65 km)
- Grenville (80 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.