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

Planting zone for 87715 — Cleveland, NM

ZIP code 87715 (Cleveland, Mora County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is May 28 and the first fall frost September 26.

Where ZIP 87715 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 28

First frostSep 26

2012 zone6a

Was 6a 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 6b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Cleveland, NM

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMay 28median — 50% chance of a later frost

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

First fall frostSeptember 26median — 10% chance by Sep 12

Growing season119 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 14 and returns around October 5.

From the NOAA station Gascon, NM — 8 miles away, elevation 8,252 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 87715

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Apr 16 – Apr 30

SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 16 – May 7

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 19 – Apr 2

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · May 7 – May 21

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 30 – May 14

PotatoesPlant outdoors · May 7 – May 21

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 30 – May 14

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · May 7 – May 21

TomatoesStart indoors · Apr 2 – Apr 16

TomatoesTransplant · Jun 4 – Jun 18

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 19 – Apr 2

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Jun 11 – Jun 25

BeansSow outdoors · Jun 4 – Jun 18

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Jun 4 – Jun 18

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Jun 4 – Jun 18

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 1 – Aug 15

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 12 – Oct 17

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 28) and first fall frost (Sep 26) 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 87715 came on Mar 7 — 36 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 12).

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Apr 122026
Mar 7

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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).

Soil in Cleveland, NM

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 87715 is Moreno — sandy clay loam, well drained.

TextureSandy clay loamholds water and nutrients; slow to drain and warm up

pH7.0neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter1.5%low — add compost

Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Moreno-Brycan association, sloping.

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 87715; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Cleveland, NM

Summer high76 °Faverage high, July

Winter low18 °Faverage low, January

Hot days0days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights192nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days1,275base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 36 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 42 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation20.3 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall73 inper year

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Gascon, NM (8 mi away); precipitation: Chacon 2 S, NM (8 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.

Guadalupita, NM · 12 mi

877366a

Rainsville, NM · 14 mi

New Mexico planting zones →

Questions about 87715

What planting zone is ZIP code 87715?

ZIP code 87715 (Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, NM?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 87715 is May 28; after June 10 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Gascon station.

When is the first frost in Cleveland, NM?

The median first fall frost near 87715 is September 26, giving a median frost-free growing season of 119 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 87715?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Apr 2 – Apr 16 and set transplants outside around Jun 4 – Jun 18, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 87715 get?

About 20.3 inches of precipitation a year and 73 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Chacon 2 S station).

How hot do summers get in Cleveland, NM?

The average high peaks at 76 °F in July, with about 0 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 87715 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Moreno at the center of ZIP 87715: sandy clay loam, well drained, pH about 7.0 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Cleveland, NM in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 87715 came on Mar 7 in 2026, 36 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 12), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Cleveland, NM?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 87715 is 14 h 36 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 87715 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 87715 in zone 6a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.