Frost dates in Otero County, New Mexico
The average last spring frost in Otero County falls Mar 9 to May 18 and the average first fall frost Oct 1 to Nov 18, depending on the ZIP code (50% odds, 32°F, NOAA 1991–2020 normals). USDA hardiness zone 7a to 8b. Places: Alamogordo, Bent, Boles Acres, Chaparral, Cloudcroft, High Rolls. Pick a ZIP for 10% and 90% odds, soil temperature and the 7-day freeze forecast.
| ZIP | Place | Last spring frost | First fall frost | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79837 | Apr 17 | Oct 25 | 7b | |
| 88081 | Chaparral | Mar 24 | Nov 7 | 8b |
| 88310 | Alamogordo | Apr 22 | Oct 22 | 8a |
| 88311 | Boles Acres | Mar 9 | Nov 18 | 8a |
| 88314 | Bent | Apr 5 | Nov 4 | 7b |
| 88317 | Cloudcroft | May 18 | Oct 1 | 7a |
| 88325 | High Rolls | Apr 30 | Oct 21 | 8a |
| 88330 | Holloman AFB | Apr 22 | Oct 22 | 8a |
| 88337 | La Luz | Apr 30 | Oct 21 | 7b |
| 88340 | Mescalero | May 11 | Oct 5 | 7a |
| 88342 | Orogrande | Mar 24 | Nov 7 | 8a |
| 88344 | Pinon | May 7 | Oct 11 | 7b |
| 88347 | Sacramento | May 18 | Oct 1 | 7a |
| 88349 | Apr 30 | Oct 21 | 7a | |
| 88350 | Timberon | May 18 | Oct 1 | 7b |
| 88352 | Tularosa | Apr 5 | Nov 4 | 8a |
| 88354 | Weed | May 7 | Oct 11 | 7a |
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