Frost dates for Valmora, NM
At Valmora, the median last spring frost (32°F) is May 18 and the median first fall frost is Oct 1, for a typical growing season of 135 days. For a 90% chance that the last frost has passed, wait until Jun 3. Nearby ZIP codes are in USDA hardiness zone 6a.
- May 18Last spring frost (median)50% chance of 32°F after this date
- Jun 3Safer planting date10% chance of 32°F after this date
- Oct 1First fall frost (median)50% chance of 32°F by this date
- 135 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 17 | May 31 | Jun 12 |
| 32°F | May 4 | May 18 | Jun 3 |
| 28°F | Apr 22 | May 5 | May 20 |
| 24°F | Apr 10 | Apr 26 | 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 12 | Sep 24 | Oct 3 |
| 32°F | Sep 21 | Oct 1 | Oct 12 |
| 28°F | Sep 27 | Oct 9 | Oct 21 |
| 24°F | Oct 5 | Oct 19 | Nov 3 |
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 | 115 days | 131 days |
| 32°F | 116 days | 135 days | 153 days |
| 28°F | 135 days | 155 days | 175 days |
| 24°F | 156 days | 177 days | 196 days |
Chance of a freeze in any year
| Temperature | Chance per year |
|---|---|
| 36°F | 100% |
| 32°F | 100% |
| 28°F | 100% |
| 24°F | 100% |
ZIP codes whose closest station is this one
| ZIP | Hardiness zone | Avg. extreme low | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87750 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 1 km |
| 87753 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 6 km |
| 87712 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 23 km |
| 87752 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 31 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 USC00299330, at 35.8167, -104.9244, elevation 1928 m (6,325 ft).
- Data quality: Representative (10+ years), 20 years of freeze data.
- Average days per year at or below 32°F: 189.
- Frost risk changes over short distances. Valleys and low spots freeze earlier than hillsides and city centers.
Nearby weather stations
- Las Vegas Muni Airport (27 km)
- Las Vegas Wastewater Plant (38 km)
- Ocate 2 NW (43 km)
- Gascon (48 km)
- Springer (68 km)
- Dilia (71 km)
- Angel Fire 1s (72 km)
- Roy (72 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.