Frost Dates for Gallup, NM 87301
Last spring frost May 25 · First fall frost October 4 · 132 frost-free days · USDA Zone 6a
ZIP 87301 has about 21,800 people, the largest of 2 ZIP codes in Gallup.
Moderate season: 132 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans May 11–June 10 (30 days). Fall frost risk spans September 20–October 19 (29 days).
Frost probability for 87301
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | June 10 | May 25 | May 11 |
| Fall (first frost) | September 20 | October 4 | October 19 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at ZUNI (50.6 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Frost dates by ZIP code in Gallup, NM
| ZIP | Last spring frost (50%) | First fall frost (50%) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87301 | May 25 | October 4 | 6a |
| 87305 | June 6 | September 25 | 6a |
Which crops fit a 132-day season in Gallup
In Gallup (132 frost-free days, a moderate season), 37 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 16 get two plantings, 2 need an indoor start, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Apr 20 | Jun 8–Jun 15 | 90 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 90 available after Jun 8. | — |
| Pepper | Apr 13 | Jun 8–Jun 15 | 90 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 90 available after Jun 8. | Jun 9 |
| Lettuce | Mar 30 | Apr 27–May 4 | 167 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 27 and again by Aug 13; both mature before Oct 11. | Aug 13 |
| Carrots | — | May 4–May 11 | 174 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 174 available after May 4. | Aug 2 |
| Cucumber | May 4 | Jun 8–Jun 15 | 104 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 104 available after Jun 8. | Jul 8 |
| Beans | — | Jun 1–Jun 15 | 118 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 118 available after Jun 1. | Jul 15 |
| Peas | — | Mar 30–Jun 8 | 195 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 195 available after Mar 30. | Jul 24 |
| Zucchini | May 11 | Jun 8–Jun 15 | 104 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 104 available after Jun 8. | Jul 13 |
| Onion | Mar 2 | Apr 27–May 11 | 167 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 167 available after Apr 27. | — |
| Spinach | — | Mar 30–May 18 | 209 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 30 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Oct 25. | Sep 1 |
| Kale | Mar 16 | Apr 27–May 11 | 181 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 27 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 25. | Aug 17 |
| Broccoli | Mar 30 | Apr 27–May 11 | 167 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 167 available after Apr 27. | Jul 9 |
| Cabbage | Mar 30 | Apr 27–May 11 | 181 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 181 available after Apr 27. | Aug 2 |
| Radish | — | Mar 30–Jun 22 | 195 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 30 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Oct 11. | Sep 2 |
| Beets | — | Mar 30–Jun 22 | 195 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 30 and again by Aug 3; both mature before Oct 11. | Aug 3 |
| Potatoes | — | May 11–May 18 | 153 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 153 available after May 11. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 4 | 237 | overwinter: Plant Oct 4 to Oct 25; harvest the following summer. | Oct 25 |
| Strawberry | — | Apr 20–Jun 15 | 188 | perennial: A perennial: plant Apr 20; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Apr 27 | Jun 1–Jun 8 | 104 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 104 available after Jun 1. | Jun 16 |
| Pumpkin | May 11 | Jun 8–Jun 8 | 97 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 8, the outdoor season is about 3 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Cauliflower | Apr 13 | May 18–Jun 1 | 146 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 146 available after May 18. | Jul 14 |
| Swiss Chard | Mar 30 | May 11–May 11 | 153 | two-plantings: Plant May 11 and again by Aug 3; both mature before Oct 11. | Aug 3 |
| Arugula | — | Mar 30–Jun 22 | 209 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 30 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Oct 25. | Sep 1 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Mar 30 | Apr 27–May 11 | 181 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 181 available after Apr 27. | Jul 3 |
| Butternut Squash | May 11 | Jun 8–Jun 15 | 97 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 8, the outdoor season is about 3 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Eggplant | Apr 6 | Jun 8–Jun 15 | 90 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 90 available after Jun 8. | Jun 14 |
| Okra | Apr 27 | Jun 1–Jun 8 | 111 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 111 available after Jun 1. | Jul 13 |
| Basil | Apr 20 | Jun 15–Jun 15 | 97 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 97 available after Jun 15. | Jul 8 |
| Cilantro | — | Apr 27–May 18 | 167 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 27 and again by Aug 8; both mature before Oct 11. | Aug 8 |
| Parsley | Mar 16 | Jun 1–Jun 8 | 132 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 132 available after Jun 1. | Jul 19 |
| Celery | Mar 16 | Jun 1–Jun 15 | 132 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 132 available after Jun 1. | — |
| Scallions | Mar 16 | Apr 27–May 11 | 181 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 27 and again by Aug 12; both mature before Oct 25. | Aug 12 |
| Turnip | — | Apr 27–May 11 | 181 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 27 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Oct 25. | Aug 22 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Apr 13–Apr 27 | 195 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 13 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 25. | Aug 17 |
| Bok Choy | Apr 27 | May 18–May 25 | 146 | two-plantings: Plant May 18 and again by Aug 13; both mature before Oct 11. | Aug 13 |
| Collards | Mar 16 | Apr 27–May 11 | 181 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 27 and again by Aug 12; both mature before Oct 25. | Aug 12 |
| Cantaloupe | May 11 | Jun 8–Jun 15 | 90 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 90 available after Jun 8. | — |
| Chives | Mar 2 | Jun 1–Jun 8 | 146 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 146 available after Jun 1. | — |
| Dill | — | Mar 30–Jun 22 | 195 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 30 and again by Aug 3; both mature before Oct 11. | Aug 3 |
| Oregano | Mar 16 | Jun 1–Jun 8 | 146 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 146 available after Jun 1. | — |
| Rosemary | Mar 2 | Jun 1–Jun 8 | 132 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 132 available after Jun 1. | — |
| Sage | Mar 30 | Jun 1–Jun 8 | 146 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 146 available after Jun 1. | — |
| Thyme | Mar 16 | Jun 1–Jun 8 | 146 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 146 available after Jun 1. | — |
| Calendula | Apr 13 | May 11–May 25 | 153 | two-plantings: Plant May 11 and again by Aug 8; both mature before Oct 11. | Aug 8 |
| Cosmos | Apr 27 | May 25–Jun 8 | 118 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 118 available after May 25. | Jul 8 |
| Lavender | Mar 2 | May 25–Jun 8 | 153 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 153 available after May 25. | — |
| Marigolds | Apr 13 | May 25–Jun 1 | 118 | two-plantings: Plant May 25 and again by Jul 18; both mature before Sep 20. | Jul 18 |
| Melons | May 11 | Jun 8–Jun 15 | 90 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 90 available after Jun 8. | — |
| Mint | — | May 25–Jun 8 | 153 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 153 available after May 25. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Apr 27 | May 25–Jun 1 | 118 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 118 available after May 25. | Jul 13 |
| Pole Beans | — | Jun 1–Jun 15 | 111 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 111 available after Jun 1. | Jul 3 |
| Spaghetti Squash | May 11 | Jun 8–Jun 15 | 97 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 97 available after Jun 8. | — |
| Sunflowers | — | May 25–Jun 8 | 118 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 118 available after May 25. | Jun 28 |
| Tomatillos | Mar 30 | Jun 1–Jun 8 | 97 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 97 available after Jun 1. | Jun 9 |
| Watermelon | May 11 | Jun 1–Jun 8 | 97 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 97 available after Jun 1. | Jun 4 |
| Yellow Squash | May 11 | Jun 8–Jun 15 | 104 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 104 available after Jun 8. | Jul 13 |
| Zinnias | Apr 27 | May 25–Jun 8 | 118 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 118 available after May 25. | Jul 8 |
Month by month in Gallup
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Plan your garden layout and order seeds. Research varieties suited to your frost dates. |
| February | Start the slowest-growing crops indoors: onions, leeks, and celery (10–12 weeks before last frost). |
| March | Start indoors: Chives (Mar 2), Lavender (Mar 2), Onion (Mar 2), Rosemary (Mar 2), Celery (Mar 16), Collards (Mar 16), +12 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Mar 30), Beets (Mar 30), Dill (Mar 30), Peas (Mar 30), Radish (Mar 30), Spinach (Mar 30). |
| April | Start indoors: Eggplant (Apr 6), Calendula (Apr 13), Cauliflower (Apr 13), Marigolds (Apr 13), Pepper (Apr 13), Basil (Apr 20), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Apr 13), Cilantro (Apr 27), Turnip (Apr 27). Transplant from: Broccoli (Apr 27), Brussel Sprouts (Apr 27), Cabbage (Apr 27), Collards (Apr 27), Kale (Apr 27), Lettuce (Apr 27), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Apr 20). |
| May | Start indoors: Cucumber (May 4), Butternut Squash (May 11), Cantaloupe (May 11), Melons (May 11), Pumpkin (May 11), Spaghetti Squash (May 11), +3 more. Direct sow from: Carrots (May 4), Potatoes (May 11), Sunflowers (May 25). Transplant from: Calendula (May 11), Swiss Chard (May 11), Bok Choy (May 18), Cauliflower (May 18), Cosmos (May 25), Lavender (May 25), +4 more. Last frost around May 25. |
| June | Direct sow from: Beans (Jun 1), Pole Beans (Jun 1). Transplant from: Celery (Jun 1), Chives (Jun 1), Corn (Jun 1), Okra (Jun 1), Oregano (Jun 1), Parsley (Jun 1), +17 more. Last sowing dates: Watermelon (Jun 4), Pepper (Jun 9), Tomatillos (Jun 9), Eggplant (Jun 14), Corn (Jun 16), Sunflowers (Jun 28). |
| July | Last sowing dates: Brussel Sprouts (Jul 3), Pole Beans (Jul 3), Basil (Jul 8), Cosmos (Jul 8), Cucumber (Jul 8), Zinnias (Jul 8), +10 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Aug 2), Carrots (Aug 2), Beets (Aug 3), Dill (Aug 3), Swiss Chard (Aug 3), Calendula (Aug 8), +8 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Arugula (Sep 1), Spinach (Sep 1), Radish (Sep 2). |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 4). First frost around October 4. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Oct 25). |
| November | Harvest remaining cold-hardy crops: kale, carrots, and beets. Plant garlic bulbs for next year. |
| December | Clean up spent plants. Add compost to beds. Rest, review, and plan next year's garden. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Gallup, NM (ZIP 87301)?
The median last spring frost date for Gallup, NM (ZIP code 87301) is around May 25. 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 May 11; one in ten it runs past June 10.
What is the first fall frost date in Gallup, NM?
The median first fall frost date for Gallup, NM is around October 4. 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 September 20 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Gallup, NM?
The frost-free growing season in Gallup is about 132 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 Gallup (132 frost-free days, a moderate season), 37 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 16 get two plantings, 2 need an indoor start, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Gallup, NM?
Gallup, NM is in USDA hardiness zone 6a (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 Gallup, NM?
Start tomatoes indoors Apr 20 and plant out Jun 8 in Gallup. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Gallup?
Two: plant Apr 27 and again by Aug 13; both mature before Oct 11.
When do I plant garlic in Gallup?
Oct 4 to Oct 25; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I grow Butternut Squash in Gallup?
Yes, with help. Even planted out Jun 8, the outdoor season is about 3 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Shiprock (ZIP 87420) has 152 frost-free days, 20 more than Gallup (ZIP 87301). See Shiprock ZIP 87420 frost dates
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