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

Planting zone for 87113 — Albuquerque, NM

ZIP code 87113 (Albuquerque, Bernalillo County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 25 and the first fall frost October 17.

Where ZIP 87113 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 25
First frostOct 17
2012 zone7b

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 7b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Albuquerque, NM

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 25median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 10only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 17median — 10% chance by Oct 4
Growing season173 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 8 and returns around October 27.

From the NOAA station Corrales, NM — 4 miles away, elevation 5,026 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 87113

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 14 – Mar 28
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 14 – Apr 4
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 14 – Feb 28
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 4 – Apr 18
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 28 – Apr 11
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 4 – Apr 18
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 28 – Apr 11
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 4 – Apr 18
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 28 – Mar 14
TomatoesTransplant · May 2 – May 16
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 14 – Feb 28
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 9 – May 23
BeansSow outdoors · May 2 – May 16
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 2 – May 16
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 2 – May 16
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 22 – Sep 5
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 3 – Nov 7
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 25) and first fall frost (Oct 17) 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 87113 came on Feb 15 — 18 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 5).

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 Albuquerque, NM.

Soil in Albuquerque, NM

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 87113 is Embudo — gravelly fine sandy loam, well drained.

TextureGravelly fine sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH8.2alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter0.75%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Embudo-Tijeras complex, 0 to 9 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 87113; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Albuquerque, NM

Summer high92 °Faverage high, July
Winter low21 °Faverage low, January
Hot days67days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights151nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,524base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 32 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
Precipitation10.4 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 49 °F, low 21 °F 49°21° JanFebruary: average high 55 °F, low 24 °F 55°24° FebMarch: average high 64 °F, low 30 °F 64°30° MarApril: average high 71 °F, low 37 °F 71°37° AprMay: average high 80 °F, low 45 °F 80°45° MayJune: average high 91 °F, low 54 °F 91°54° JunJuly: average high 92 °F, low 61 °F 92°61° JulAugust: average high 89 °F, low 60 °F 89°60° AugSeptember: average high 83 °F, low 51 °F 83°51° SepOctober: average high 72 °F, low 38 °F 72°38° OctNovember: average high 58 °F, low 27 °F 58°27° NovDecember: average high 48 °F, low 21 °F 48°21° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″January: 0.50 in precipitation 0.5 JanFebruary: 0.47 in precipitation 0.5 FebMarch: 0.58 in precipitation 0.6 MarApril: 0.56 in precipitation 0.6 AprMay: 0.57 in precipitation 0.6 MayJune: 0.48 in precipitation 0.5 JunJuly: 1.84 in precipitation 1.8 JulAugust: 1.67 in precipitation 1.7 AugSeptember: 1.18 in precipitation 1.2 SepOctober: 1.13 in precipitation 1.1 OctNovember: 0.68 in precipitation 0.7 NovDecember: 0.70 in precipitation 0.7 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Corrales, NM (4 mi away); precipitation: Albuquerque 5.0 Ne, NM (2 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7b.

871097b
Albuquerque, NM · 3 mi
870487b
Corrales, NM · 4 mi
871227b
Albuquerque, NM · 5 mi
871117b
Albuquerque, NM · 5 mi
871077b
Albuquerque, NM · 6 mi
871107b
Albuquerque, NM · 6 mi
871147b
Albuquerque, NM · 6 mi
871127b
Albuquerque, NM · 7 mi

All 40 ZIP codes in Albuquerque → · New Mexico planting zones →

Questions about 87113

What planting zone is ZIP code 87113?

ZIP code 87113 (Albuquerque, 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 Albuquerque, NM?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 87113 is April 25; after May 10 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Corrales station.

When is the first frost in Albuquerque, NM?

The median first fall frost near 87113 is October 17, giving a median frost-free growing season of 173 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 87113?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 28 – Mar 14 and set transplants outside around May 2 – May 16, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 87113 get?

About 10.4 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Albuquerque 5.0 Ne station).

How hot do summers get in Albuquerque, NM?

The average high peaks at 92 °F in July, with about 67 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 87113 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Embudo at the center of ZIP 87113: gravelly fine sandy loam, well drained, pH about 8.2 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Albuquerque, NM in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 87113 came on Feb 15 in 2026, 18 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 5), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Albuquerque, NM?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 87113 is 14 h 32 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.