Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated Oct 29, 2026

Planting zone for 87015 — Edgewood, NM

ZIP code 87015 (Edgewood, Santa Fe County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is May 14 and the first fall frost October 4.

Where ZIP 87015 is

Outlined: the ZIP code area · tap the map for the zone at any spot · scroll or pinch to zoom

Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones come from the 2023 USDA hardiness-zone data by the PRISM Group, Oregon State University; we re-mapped and recolored them. The official map is at planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.

Zone6b−5 to 0 °F

Coldest night−20.6 to −17.8 °C

Last frostMay 14

First frostOct 4

2012 zone6b

Same zone as on the 2012 map. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 6b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Edgewood, NM

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free

Last spring frostMay 14median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsJune 2only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 4median — 10% chance by Sep 22

Growing season142 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 3 and returns around October 14.

From the NOAA station Moriarty 1 Ne, NM — 9 miles away, elevation 6,221 ft. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, 32 °F threshold. Low spots and valleys can freeze later in spring than the station.

When to plant vegetables in 87015

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Apr 2 – Apr 16

SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 2 – Apr 23

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 5 – Mar 19

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 23 – May 7

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 16 – Apr 30

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 23 – May 7

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 16 – Apr 30

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 23 – May 7

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 19 – Apr 2

TomatoesTransplant · May 21 – Jun 4

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 5 – Mar 19

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 28 – Jun 11

BeansSow outdoors · May 21 – Jun 4

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 21 – Jun 4

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 21 – Jun 4

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 9 – Aug 23

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 20 – Oct 25

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 14) and first fall frost (Oct 4) with the rules of thumb U.S. extension services publish. Cool-season crops take a light frost; warm-season crops do best once the soil is above about 60 °F.

When spring arrived in 2026

In 2026, spring leaf-out near 87015 came on Mar 1 — 18 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 19).

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The Spring Index marks the day when accumulated warmth is enough for lilac and honeysuckle to leaf out — a widely used signal that the growing season has started. Source: USA National Phenology Network, www.usanpn.org — Spring Indices, first leaf, 2026 (data as of 2026-09-08) and 30-year average 1991–2020 (CC BY 4.0).

Native plants for zone 6b in New Mexico

515 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in New Mexico, and rated by the USDA to survive −5 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 6b. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Source: USDA, NRCS. 2026. The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov), National Plant Data Team — state distribution, native status and the “Temperature, Minimum” characteristic. Check light, moisture and soil needs before buying; local nurseries and your state native plant society can confirm what thrives in Edgewood, NM.

Soil in Edgewood, NM

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 87015 is Hyer — silt loam, well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables

pH7.0neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter0.8%low — add compost

Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Hyer-Witt complex, 1 to 3 percent slopes.

Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA. Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database, via Soil Data Access, accessed 2026-10-29. The soil at the center point of ZIP 87015; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Edgewood, NM

Summer high88 °Faverage high, July

Winter low15 °Faverage low, January

Hot days34days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights181nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days2,480base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 31 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 47 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully

Precipitation14.9 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Moriarty 1 Ne, NM (9 mi away); precipitation: Edgewood 2.1 Wnw, NM (2 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

7 of the 8 nearest ZIP codes are in a different zone — elevation and distance from water change winter lows quickly.

870597a

Tijeras, NM · 9 mi

870087a

Cedar Crest, NM · 13 mi

870477a

Sandia Park, NM · 13 mi

871237b

Albuquerque, NM · 16 mi

Albuquerque, NM · 19 mi

New Mexico planting zones →

Questions about 87015

What planting zone is ZIP code 87015?

ZIP code 87015 (Edgewood, NM) is in USDA hardiness zone 6b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −5 to 0 °F (−20.6 to −17.8 °C).

When is the last frost in Edgewood, NM?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 87015 is May 14; after June 2 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Moriarty 1 Ne station.

When is the first frost in Edgewood, NM?

The median first fall frost near 87015 is October 4, giving a median frost-free growing season of 142 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 87015?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 19 – Apr 2 and set transplants outside around May 21 – Jun 4, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 87015 get?

About 14.9 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Edgewood 2.1 Wnw station).

How hot do summers get in Edgewood, NM?

The average high peaks at 88 °F in July, with about 34 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 87015 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Hyer at the center of ZIP 87015: silt loam, well drained, pH about 7.0 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Edgewood, NM in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 87015 came on Mar 1 in 2026, 18 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 19), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Edgewood, NM?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 87015 is 14 h 31 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.