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🍂 First Frost Dates for Animas, New Mexico 88020

The first 36°F frost date is 30% likely to be on Oct 22. (See detailed probabilities below.)

The first 32°F light freeze date is 30% likely to be on Oct 31. (See detailed probabilities below.)

(See also 🌷 Last Spring Frost Dates.)

First frost date probabilities for Animas, NM are based on historical climate data.

Always check your local forecast for the most up-to-date frost warnings.

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What is a First Frost Date?

The first fall frost signals the end of your local growing season. This date serves as an important deadline for gardeners and farmers. You'll need to complete harvesting before this point. Annuals and other tender plants will die back when frost hits, and perennial plants will enter their dormant phase for winter. Meanwhile, it's time to enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and a cozy sweater—and start planning your spring garden!

How to use the First Frost Date?

Watch your local weather forecasts in early fall to predict the first frost date. Harvest tender crops and protect vulnerable plants before frost arrives. For late-summer plantings, count backward from your area's average first frost date. This ensures your crops have enough time to mature. Keep track of when frost actually occurs in your garden each year. This helps you identify protected spots where the growing season might last longer.

First Frost Date Probabilities

Probability of frost (36°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 15
20% chanceOct 19
30% chanceOct 22
40% chanceOct 25
50% chanceOct 28
60% chanceOct 31
70% chanceNov 2
80% chanceNov 5
90% chanceNov 9
Probability of light freeze (32°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 22
20% chanceOct 27
30% chanceOct 31
40% chanceNov 2
50% chanceNov 5
60% chanceNov 8
70% chanceNov 11
80% chanceNov 14
90% chanceNov 19
Probability of moderate freeze (28°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 31
20% chanceNov 5
30% chanceNov 8
40% chanceNov 12
50% chanceNov 15
60% chanceNov 18
70% chanceNov 21
80% chanceNov 24
90% chanceNov 29
Probability of moderate hard freeze (24°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 8
20% chanceNov 14
30% chanceNov 19
40% chanceNov 23
50% chanceNov 26
60% chanceNov 29
70% chanceDec 2
80% chanceDec 7
90% chanceDec 13
Probability of hard freeze (20°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 19
20% chanceNov 26
30% chanceDec 1
40% chanceDec 4
50% chanceDec 9
60% chanceDec 13
70% chanceDec 19
80% chanceDec 25
90% chanceJan 2
Probability of severe hard freeze (16°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 30
20% chanceDec 7
30% chanceDec 13
40% chanceDec 18
50% chanceDec 24
60% chanceDec 28
70% chanceJan 2
80% chanceJan 8
90% chanceJan 19

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: ANIMAS 3 ESE (USC00290417)

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