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🌷 Last Frost Dates for Ruidoso, New Mexico 88345

The last 36°F Spring frost date is 30% likely to be on Jun 2. (See detailed probabilities below.)

The last 32°F light freeze date is 30% likely to be on May 18. (See detailed probabilities below.)

(See also 🍂 First Fall Frost Dates.)

Last frost date probabilities for Ruidoso, 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 Last Frost Date?

The last spring frost signals when your area is safe from freezing temperatures. Tender plants can now grow outdoors without cold damage! This marks the beginning of the growing season. Last spring frost serves as your essential starting point for planting warm-season crops. It's also time to remove winter protection from your perennials. Enjoy the longer days and warmer weather!

How to use the Last Frost Date?

Start seeds indoors several weeks before your last frost date. This gives plants time to reach transplanting size when weather permits. Plan your outdoor planting schedule around your area's average last frost date. Plant some crops before and some after this date to protect against weather changes. Look for spots in your yard where frost stays longer or disappears earlier. Create your own frost map to use all available growing space and extend your season. Keep watching your local weather forecast to catch any surprise late frosts.

Last Frost Date Probabilities

Probability of frost (36°F) on or after…
10% chanceJun 10
20% chanceJun 5
30% chanceJun 2
40% chanceMay 31
50% chanceMay 28
60% chanceMay 25
70% chanceMay 22
80% chanceMay 18
90% chanceMay 13
Probability of light freeze (32°F) on or after…
10% chanceMay 27
20% chanceMay 22
30% chanceMay 18
40% chanceMay 15
50% chanceMay 12
60% chanceMay 10
70% chanceMay 7
80% chanceMay 4
90% chanceMay 1
Probability of moderate freeze (28°F) on or after…
10% chanceMay 15
20% chanceMay 10
30% chanceMay 7
40% chanceMay 4
50% chanceMay 2
60% chanceApr 30
70% chanceApr 27
80% chanceApr 22
90% chanceApr 17
Probability of moderate hard freeze (24°F) on or after…
10% chanceMay 4
20% chanceApr 29
30% chanceApr 24
40% chanceApr 20
50% chanceApr 17
60% chanceApr 14
70% chanceApr 10
80% chanceApr 5
90% chanceApr 1
Probability of hard freeze (20°F) on or after…
10% chanceApr 19
20% chanceApr 13
30% chanceApr 9
40% chanceApr 5
50% chanceApr 3
60% chanceMar 31
70% chanceMar 27
80% chanceMar 22
90% chanceMar 16
Probability of severe hard freeze (16°F) on or after…
10% chanceApr 7
20% chanceApr 2
30% chanceMar 28
40% chanceMar 23
50% chanceMar 19
60% chanceMar 15
70% chanceMar 9
80% chanceMar 4
90% chanceFeb 23

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: RUIDOSO (USC00297649)

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