Frost Dates for Alamogordo, NM 88310
Last spring frost April 10 · First fall frost November 2 · 206 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8a
ZIP 88310 has about 37,000 people, the largest of 2 ZIP codes in Alamogordo.
Long season: 206 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 27–April 24 (28 days). Fall frost risk spans October 16–November 18 (33 days).
Frost probability for 88310
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 24 | April 10 | March 27 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 16 | November 2 | November 18 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at TULAROSA (39.5 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Frost dates by ZIP code in Alamogordo, NM
| ZIP | Last spring frost (50%) | First fall frost (50%) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88310 | April 10 | November 2 | 8a |
| 88311 | April 10 | November 2 | 8a |
Which crops fit a 206-day season in Alamogordo
In Alamogordo (206 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Mar 6 | Apr 24–May 1 | 164 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 164 available after Apr 24. | Jul 3 |
| Pepper | Feb 27 | Apr 24–May 1 | 164 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 164 available after Apr 24. | Jul 8 |
| Lettuce | Feb 13 | Mar 13–Mar 20 | 241 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 13 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 9. | Sep 11 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 20–Mar 27 | 248 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 20. | Aug 31 |
| Cucumber | Mar 20 | Apr 24–May 1 | 178 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 24 and again by Aug 6; both mature before Oct 19. | Aug 6 |
| Beans | — | Apr 17–May 1 | 192 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 17 and again by Aug 13; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 13 |
| Peas | — | Feb 13–Apr 24 | 269 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 269 available after Feb 13. | Aug 22 |
| Zucchini | Mar 27 | Apr 24–May 1 | 178 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 24 and again by Aug 11; both mature before Oct 19. | Aug 11 |
| Onion | Jan 16 | Mar 13–Mar 27 | 241 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 241 available after Mar 13. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 13–Apr 3 | 283 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 13 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Nov 23. | Sep 30 |
| Kale | Jan 30 | Mar 13–Mar 27 | 255 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 13 and again by Sep 15; both mature before Nov 23. | Sep 15 |
| Broccoli | Feb 13 | Mar 13–Mar 27 | 241 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 241 available after Mar 13. | Aug 7 |
| Cabbage | Feb 13 | Mar 13–Mar 27 | 255 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 255 available after Mar 13. | Aug 31 |
| Radish | — | Feb 13–May 8 | 269 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 13 and again by Oct 1; both mature before Nov 9. | Oct 1 |
| Beets | — | Feb 13–May 8 | 269 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 13 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Nov 9. | Sep 1 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 27–Apr 3 | 227 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 227 available after Mar 27. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 2 | 311 | overwinter: Plant Nov 2 to Nov 23; harvest the following summer. | Nov 23 |
| Strawberry | — | Mar 6–May 1 | 262 | perennial: A perennial: plant Mar 6; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 13 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 178 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 178 available after Apr 17. | Jul 15 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 27 | Apr 24–Apr 24 | 171 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 171 available after Apr 24. | Jun 20 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 27 | Apr 3–Apr 17 | 220 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 220 available after Apr 3. | Aug 12 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 13 | Mar 27–Mar 27 | 227 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 27 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Nov 9. | Sep 1 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 13–May 8 | 283 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 13 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Nov 23. | Sep 30 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 13 | Mar 13–Mar 27 | 255 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 255 available after Mar 13. | Aug 1 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 27 | Apr 24–May 1 | 171 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 171 available after Apr 24. | Jun 20 |
| Eggplant | Feb 20 | Apr 24–May 1 | 164 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 164 available after Apr 24. | Jul 13 |
| Okra | Mar 13 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 185 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 17 and again by Aug 11; both mature before Oct 19. | Aug 11 |
| Basil | Mar 6 | May 1–May 1 | 171 | two-plantings: Plant May 1 and again by Aug 6; both mature before Oct 19. | Aug 6 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 13–Apr 3 | 241 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 13 and again by Sep 6; both mature before Nov 9. | Sep 6 |
| Parsley | Jan 30 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 206 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 206 available after Apr 17. | Aug 17 |
| Celery | Jan 30 | Apr 17–May 1 | 206 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 206 available after Apr 17. | Jun 28 |
| Scallions | Jan 30 | Mar 13–Mar 27 | 255 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 13 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 23. | Sep 10 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 13–Mar 27 | 255 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 13 and again by Sep 20; both mature before Nov 23. | Sep 20 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 27–Mar 13 | 269 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 27 and again by Sep 15; both mature before Nov 23. | Sep 15 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 13 | Apr 3–Apr 10 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 3 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 9. | Sep 11 |
| Collards | Jan 30 | Mar 13–Mar 27 | 255 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 13 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 23. | Sep 10 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 27 | Apr 24–May 1 | 164 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 164 available after Apr 24. | Jun 28 |
| Chives | Jan 16 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 220 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 220 available after Apr 17. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 13–May 8 | 269 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 13 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Nov 9. | Sep 1 |
| Oregano | Jan 30 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 220 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 220 available after Apr 17. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 16 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 206 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 206 available after Apr 17. | — |
| Sage | Feb 13 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 220 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 220 available after Apr 17. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 30 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 220 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 220 available after Apr 17. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 27 | Mar 27–Apr 10 | 227 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 27 and again by Sep 6; both mature before Nov 9. | Sep 6 |
| Cosmos | Mar 13 | Apr 10–Apr 24 | 192 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 10 and again by Aug 6; both mature before Oct 19. | Aug 6 |
| Lavender | Jan 16 | Apr 10–Apr 24 | 227 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 227 available after Apr 10. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 27 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 192 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 10 and again by Aug 16; both mature before Oct 19. | Aug 16 |
| Melons | Mar 27 | Apr 24–May 1 | 164 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 164 available after Apr 24. | Jun 28 |
| Mint | — | Apr 10–Apr 24 | 227 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 227 available after Apr 10. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 13 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 192 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 10 and again by Aug 11; both mature before Oct 19. | Aug 11 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 17–May 1 | 185 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 185 available after Apr 17. | Aug 1 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 27 | Apr 24–May 1 | 171 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 171 available after Apr 24. | Jun 30 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 10–Apr 24 | 192 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 192 available after Apr 10. | Jul 27 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 13 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 171 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 171 available after Apr 17. | Jul 8 |
| Watermelon | Mar 27 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 171 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 171 available after Apr 17. | Jul 3 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 27 | Apr 24–May 1 | 178 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 24 and again by Aug 11; both mature before Oct 19. | Aug 11 |
| Zinnias | Mar 13 | Apr 10–Apr 24 | 192 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 10 and again by Aug 6; both mature before Oct 19. | Aug 6 |
Month by month in Alamogordo
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 16), Lavender (Jan 16), Onion (Jan 16), Rosemary (Jan 16), Celery (Jan 30), Collards (Jan 30), +5 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Broccoli (Feb 13), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 13), Cabbage (Feb 13), Lettuce (Feb 13), Sage (Feb 13), Swiss Chard (Feb 13), +6 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 13), Beets (Feb 13), Dill (Feb 13), Peas (Feb 13), Radish (Feb 13), Spinach (Feb 13), +1 more. |
| March | Start indoors: Basil (Mar 6), Tomato (Mar 6), Bok Choy (Mar 13), Corn (Mar 13), Cosmos (Mar 13), Nasturtiums (Mar 13), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Mar 13), Turnip (Mar 13), Carrots (Mar 20), Potatoes (Mar 27). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 13), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 13), Cabbage (Mar 13), Collards (Mar 13), Kale (Mar 13), Lettuce (Mar 13), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Mar 6). |
| April | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Apr 10), Beans (Apr 17), Pole Beans (Apr 17). Transplant from: Bok Choy (Apr 3), Cauliflower (Apr 3), Cosmos (Apr 10), Lavender (Apr 10), Marigolds (Apr 10), Mint (Apr 10), +24 more. Last frost around April 10. |
| May | Transplant from: Basil (May 1). |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 20), Pumpkin (Jun 20), Cantaloupe (Jun 28), Celery (Jun 28), Melons (Jun 28), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 30). |
| July | Last sowing dates: Tomato (Jul 3), Watermelon (Jul 3), Pepper (Jul 8), Tomatillos (Jul 8), Eggplant (Jul 13), Corn (Jul 15), +1 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Brussel Sprouts (Aug 1), Pole Beans (Aug 1), Basil (Aug 6), Cosmos (Aug 6), Cucumber (Aug 6), Zinnias (Aug 6), +12 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Beets (Sep 1), Dill (Sep 1), Swiss Chard (Sep 1), Calendula (Sep 6), Cilantro (Sep 6), Collards (Sep 10), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Radish (Oct 1). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 2). First frost around November 2. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 23). |
| December | Harvest remaining cold-hardy crops: kale, carrots, and beets. Plant garlic bulbs for next year. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Alamogordo, NM (ZIP 88310)?
The median last spring frost date for Alamogordo, NM (ZIP code 88310) is around April 10. This is the 50th-percentile date — meaning half of all years see frost end before this date. Use the 10% and 90% dates to understand the full range of risk in your area. One year in ten frost ends before March 27; one in ten it runs past April 24.
What is the first fall frost date in Alamogordo, NM?
The median first fall frost date for Alamogordo, NM is around November 2. Plan to harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops like tomatoes and peppers at least a week before this date to avoid losses. The first frost arrives around October 16 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Alamogordo, NM?
The frost-free growing season in Alamogordo is about 206 days. This window — from your last spring frost to your first fall frost — is when warm-season vegetables thrive. Cold-hardy crops like kale, spinach, and peas can extend your season by weeks on either side. In Alamogordo (206 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Alamogordo, NM?
Alamogordo, NM is in USDA hardiness zone 8a (2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map). Zones come from the average coldest winter temperature, so they tell you which perennials survive the winter; the frost dates on this page tell you when to plant.
When should I start tomatoes indoors in Alamogordo, NM?
Start tomatoes indoors Mar 6 and plant out Apr 24 in Alamogordo. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Alamogordo?
Two: plant Mar 13 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 9.
When do I plant garlic in Alamogordo?
Nov 2 to Nov 23; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Alamogordo?
Yes: plant out Apr 24 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 3 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Chaparral (ZIP 88081) has 229 frost-free days, 23 more than Alamogordo (ZIP 88310). See Chaparral ZIP 88081 frost dates
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