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

Planting zone for 87415 — Flora Vista, NM

ZIP code 87415 (Flora Vista, San Juan County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is May 12 and the first fall frost October 6.

Where ZIP 87415 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 12
First frostOct 6
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 Flora Vista, NM

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMay 12median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 30only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 6median — 10% chance by Sep 24
Growing season147 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 30 and returns around October 15.

From the NOAA station Aztec Ruins Nm, NM — 6 miles away, elevation 5,643 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 87415

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 31 – Apr 14
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 31 – Apr 21
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 3 – Mar 17
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 21 – May 5
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 14 – Apr 28
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 21 – May 5
LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 14 – Apr 28
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 21 – May 5
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 17 – Mar 31
TomatoesTransplant · May 19 – Jun 2
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 3 – Mar 17
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 26 – Jun 9
BeansSow outdoors · May 19 – Jun 2
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 19 – Jun 2
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 19 – Jun 2
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 11 – Aug 25
GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 22 – Oct 27
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 12) and first fall frost (Oct 6) 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 87415 came on Mar 10 — 13 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 23).

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 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.

Trees 28

Arizona cypress50 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −23 °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 °Fblue spruce100 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Shrubs 95

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 225

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 159

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 Flora Vista, NM.

Soil in Flora Vista, NM

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 87415 is Gypsiorthids — sandy loam, well drained.

TextureSandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH7.8slightly alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter0.2%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Gypsiorthids-Badland-Stumble complex, moderately steep.

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 87415; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Flora Vista, NM

Summer high94 °Faverage high, July
Winter low17 °Faverage low, January
Hot days61days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights158nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,277base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 41 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 38 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation10.1 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall11 inper year; 9 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 46 °F, low 17 °F 46°17° JanFebruary: average high 53 °F, low 22 °F 53°22° FebMarch: average high 63 °F, low 27 °F 63°27° MarApril: average high 71 °F, low 33 °F 71°33° AprMay: average high 80 °F, low 41 °F 80°41° MayJune: average high 90 °F, low 50 °F 90°50° JunJuly: average high 94 °F, low 58 °F 94°58° JulAugust: average high 91 °F, low 57 °F 91°57° AugSeptember: average high 84 °F, low 49 °F 84°49° SepOctober: average high 72 °F, low 36 °F 72°36° OctNovember: average high 58 °F, low 25 °F 58°25° NovDecember: average high 46 °F, low 18 °F 46°18° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″January: 0.90 in precipitation, 4.5 in snowfall 0.9❄5 JanFebruary: 0.75 in precipitation, 2.3 in snowfall 0.8❄2 FebMarch: 0.77 in precipitation, 0.5 in snowfall 0.8❄1 MarApril: 0.69 in precipitation, 0.2 in snowfall 0.7 AprMay: 0.71 in precipitation 0.7 MayJune: 0.28 in precipitation 0.3 JunJuly: 0.96 in precipitation 1.0 JulAugust: 1.32 in precipitation 1.3 AugSeptember: 1.13 in precipitation 1.1 SepOctober: 0.94 in precipitation, 0.3 in snowfall 0.9 OctNovember: 0.94 in precipitation, 0.9 in snowfall 0.9❄1 NovDecember: 0.67 in precipitation, 2.2 in snowfall 0.7❄2 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Aztec Ruins Nm, NM (6 mi away); precipitation: Aztec Ruins Nm, NM (6 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

874027a
Farmington, NM · 4 mi
874017a
Farmington, NM · 8 mi
874186b
La Plata, NM · 9 mi
874106b
Aztec, NM · 11 mi
874177a
Kirtland, NM · 15 mi
813296a
Marvel, CO · 18 mi
813266a
Hesperus, CO · 22 mi
813036b
Durango, CO · 25 mi

New Mexico planting zones →

Questions about 87415

What planting zone is ZIP code 87415?

ZIP code 87415 (Flora Vista, 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 Flora Vista, NM?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 87415 is May 12; after May 30 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Aztec Ruins Nm station.

When is the first frost in Flora Vista, NM?

The median first fall frost near 87415 is October 6, giving a median frost-free growing season of 147 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 87415?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 17 – Mar 31 and set transplants outside around May 19 – Jun 2, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 87415 get?

About 10.1 inches of precipitation a year and 11 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Aztec Ruins Nm station).

How hot do summers get in Flora Vista, NM?

The average high peaks at 94 °F in July, with about 61 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 87415 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Gypsiorthids at the center of ZIP 87415: sandy loam, well drained, pH about 7.8 (slightly alkaline).

Did spring come early in Flora Vista, NM in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 87415 came on Mar 10 in 2026, 13 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 23), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Flora Vista, NM?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 87415 is 14 h 41 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.