Frost Dates for Roswell, NM
In Roswell, NM, the average last spring frost is around Apr 13 and the average first fall frost around Oct 30, for a growing season of about 197 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 28, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Roswell Climat, NM weather station, under 1 mile away, elevation 3,605 ft. Frost can come earlier in low spots and valleys and later near cities and large lakes.
Frost probability by date
Chance of a 32°F frost after the spring date, or before the fall date.
| Chance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | Apr 28 | Oct 16 |
| 20% | Apr 24 | Oct 21 |
| 30% | Apr 20 | Oct 24 |
| 40% | Apr 16 | Oct 28 |
| 50% | Apr 13 | Oct 30 |
| 60% | Apr 11 | Nov 1 |
| 70% | Apr 8 | Nov 4 |
| 80% | Apr 4 | Nov 7 |
| 90% | Mar 31 | Nov 11 |
Light frost vs. hard freeze
Average (50%) dates for each temperature. Tender plants are damaged at 36°F; most hardy crops survive until 28°F.
| Temperature | Last in spring | First in fall |
|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Apr 25 | Oct 21 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 13 | Oct 30 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 31 | Nov 6 |
Planting calendar for Roswell
Transplant Apr 20 – May 4
Transplant Apr 27 – May 11
Transplant Apr 27 – May 11
Transplant Apr 20 – May 4
Sow or transplant Apr 20 – May 4
Sow or transplant Apr 20 – May 4
Sow or transplant Apr 27 – May 11
Sow or transplant Mar 16 – Mar 30
Fall sowing Sep 4 – Oct 2
Fall sowing Sep 4 – Sep 25
Fall sowing Aug 21 – Sep 4
Sow or transplant Mar 16 – Mar 30
Fall sowing Aug 21 – Sep 18
Transplant Mar 30 – Apr 13
Fall sowing Aug 7 – Aug 21
Transplant Mar 23 – Apr 6
Fall sowing Aug 7 – Aug 21
Fall sowing Aug 7 – Aug 21
Fall sowing Sep 18 – Oct 9
Fall sowing Aug 21 – Sep 4
Plant Mar 16 – Mar 30
Based on the average last frost (Apr 13) and first frost (Oct 30). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.