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

Planting zone for 87052 — Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM

ZIP code 87052 (Santo Domingo Pueblo, Sandoval County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 26 and the first fall frost October 21.

Where ZIP 87052 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.

Zone7b5 to 10 °F
Coldest night−15 to −12.2 °C
Last frostApr 26
First frostOct 21
2012 zone7a

Was 7a on the 2012 map — half a zone warmer now. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 7b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 26median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 8only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 21median — 10% chance by Oct 8
Growing season178 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 15 and returns around October 31.

From the NOAA station Cochiti Dam, NM — 8 miles away, elevation 5,561 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 87052

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 15 – Mar 29
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 15 – Apr 5
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 15 – Mar 1
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 5 – Apr 19
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 29 – Apr 12
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 5 – Apr 19
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 29 – Apr 12
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 5 – Apr 19
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 1 – Mar 15
TomatoesTransplant · May 3 – May 17
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 15 – Mar 1
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 10 – May 24
BeansSow outdoors · May 3 – May 17
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 3 – May 17
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 3 – May 17
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 26 – Sep 9
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 7 – Nov 11
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 26) and first fall frost (Oct 21) 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 87052 came on Feb 20 — 16 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 8).

JanFebMarAprMayJun

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 7b in New Mexico

535 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 7b. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Trees 29

Arizona cypress50 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −23 °FArizona madrone30 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −4 °FArizona sycamore80 ft · blooms early spring · high shade tolerance · to −8 °FArizona walnut50 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −33 °Fblack locust60 ft · blooms spring · high shade tolerance · to −37 °Fblack walnut100 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −28 °F

Shrubs 103

alderleaf mountain mahogany15 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −41 °FAmerican black currant3 ft · blooms early spring · to −46 °FAmerican plum24 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican tarwort3 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −23 °Fantelope bitterbrush6 ft · blooms early spring · medium shade tolerance · to −36 °FApache plume6 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −23 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 229

alkali buttercup1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Falpine bistort1 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Falpine mountainsorrel1 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −43 °FAmerican alpine speedwell1 ft · blooms summer · medium shade tolerance · to −28 °FAmerican bistort1.5 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican eelgrass1 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Grasses 166

alkali cordgrass3 ft · blooms late summer · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Falkali sacaton3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Falpine timothy1.4 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −43 °Fanalogue sedge1.5 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °Farctic bluegrass2 ft · high shade tolerance · to −62 °FArizona cottontop4 ft · blooms late summer · high shade tolerance · to −13 °F

Vines 1

western white clematis1 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °F

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 Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM.

Soil in Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 87052 is Torrifluvents — loam, moderately well drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables
pH7.5slightly alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageModerately well drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter0.65%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Riverwash.

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 87052; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM

Summer high94 °Faverage high, July
Winter low20 °Faverage low, January
Hot days70days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights137nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,823base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 34 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 45 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation11.8 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall8 inper year; 4 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 50 °F, low 20 °F 50°20° JanFebruary: average high 56 °F, low 24 °F 56°24° FebMarch: average high 64 °F, low 30 °F 64°30° MarApril: average high 71 °F, low 37 °F 71°37° AprMay: average high 81 °F, low 46 °F 81°46° MayJune: average high 92 °F, low 56 °F 92°56° JunJuly: average high 94 °F, low 61 °F 94°61° JulAugust: average high 92 °F, low 59 °F 92°59° AugSeptember: average high 86 °F, low 52 °F 86°52° SepOctober: average high 74 °F, low 40 °F 74°40° OctNovember: average high 60 °F, low 28 °F 60°28° NovDecember: average high 50 °F, low 20 °F 50°20° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″January: 0.62 in precipitation, 2.1 in snowfall 0.6❄2 JanFebruary: 0.50 in precipitation, 1.8 in snowfall 0.5❄2 FebMarch: 0.72 in precipitation, 0.8 in snowfall 0.7❄1 MarApril: 0.62 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 0.6 AprMay: 0.83 in precipitation 0.8 MayJune: 0.72 in precipitation 0.7 JunJuly: 2.03 in precipitation 2.0 JulAugust: 1.72 in precipitation 1.7 AugSeptember: 1.41 in precipitation 1.4 SepOctober: 1.26 in precipitation 1.3 OctNovember: 0.72 in precipitation, 0.6 in snowfall 0.7❄1 NovDecember: 0.64 in precipitation, 2.8 in snowfall 0.6❄3 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Cochiti Dam, NM (8 mi away); precipitation: Cochiti Dam, NM (8 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

870727a
Cochiti Pueblo, NM · 6 mi
870417a
Pena Blanca, NM · 6 mi
870017b
Algodones, NM · 8 mi
870837a
Cochiti Lake, NM · 8 mi
870107a
Cerrillos, NM · 16 mi
875077a
Santa Fe, NM · 16 mi
870047b
Bernalillo, NM · 17 mi
875447a
Los Alamos, NM · 17 mi

New Mexico planting zones →

Questions about 87052

What planting zone is ZIP code 87052?

ZIP code 87052 (Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM) is in USDA hardiness zone 7b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 5 to 10 °F (−15 to −12.2 °C).

When is the last frost in Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 87052 is April 26; after May 8 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Cochiti Dam station.

When is the first frost in Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM?

The median first fall frost near 87052 is October 21, giving a median frost-free growing season of 178 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 87052?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 1 – Mar 15 and set transplants outside around May 3 – May 17, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 87052 get?

About 11.8 inches of precipitation a year and 8 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Cochiti Dam station).

How hot do summers get in Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM?

The average high peaks at 94 °F in July, with about 70 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 87052 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Torrifluvents at the center of ZIP 87052: loam, moderately well drained, pH about 7.5 (slightly alkaline).

Did spring come early in Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 87052 came on Feb 20 in 2026, 16 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 8), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 87052 is 14 h 34 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 87052 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 87052 in zone 7a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.