New Mexico planting zones & frost dates
The 4 New Mexico cities on this site fall in zones 6b, 7b, 8b. Last spring frost dates range from Mar 20 in Las Cruces to May 20 in Santa Fe.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 7b | Apr 21 | Oct 22 | 560,326 |
| Las Cruces | 8b | Mar 20 | Nov 7 | 116,998 |
| Rio Rancho | 7b | Apr 15 | Oct 28 | 112,524 |
| Santa Fe | 6b | May 20 | Oct 1 | 90,551 |
Frost dates are 30%-risk dates from the nearest suitable NOAA station. Population: Census Vintage 2024 estimates.