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

Planting zone for 87752 — Wagon Mound, NM

ZIP code 87752 (Wagon Mound, Mora County) is in USDA zone 6a: the coldest winter night averages −10 to −5 °F. The median last spring frost is May 18 and the first fall frost October 1.

Where ZIP 87752 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.

Zone6a−10 to −5 °F
Coldest night−23.3 to −20.6 °C
Last frostMay 18
First frostOct 1
2012 zone5b

Was 5b 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 6a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Wagon Mound, NM

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMay 18median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsJune 3only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 1median — 10% chance by Sep 21
Growing season135 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 5 and returns around October 9.

From the NOAA station Valmora, NM — 19 miles away, elevation 6,326 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 87752

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Apr 6 – Apr 20
SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 6 – Apr 27
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 9 – Mar 23
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 27 – May 11
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 20 – May 4
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 27 – May 11
LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 20 – May 4
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 27 – May 11
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6
TomatoesTransplant · May 25 – Jun 8
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 9 – Mar 23
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Jun 1 – Jun 15
BeansSow outdoors · May 25 – Jun 8
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 25 – Jun 8
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 25 – Jun 8
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 6 – Aug 20
GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 17 – Oct 22
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 18) and first fall frost (Oct 1) 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 87752 came on Feb 28 — 21 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 21).

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).

Soil in Wagon Mound, NM

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 87752 is Apache — cobbly loam, well drained.

TextureCobbly loama good balance for most vegetables
pH7.9alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.5%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Apache-Rock outcrop-Ayon 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 87752; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Wagon Mound, NM

Summer high88 °Faverage high, July
Winter low14 °Faverage low, January
Hot days21days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights189nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days2,398base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 36 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 43 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation15.9 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall24 inper year; 11 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

0°10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 51 °F, low 14 °F 51°14° JanFebruary: average high 54 °F, low 17 °F 54°17° FebMarch: average high 60 °F, low 22 °F 60°22° MarApril: average high 67 °F, low 29 °F 67°29° AprMay: average high 75 °F, low 38 °F 75°38° MayJune: average high 85 °F, low 46 °F 85°46° JunJuly: average high 88 °F, low 52 °F 88°52° JulAugust: average high 85 °F, low 51 °F 85°51° AugSeptember: average high 80 °F, low 43 °F 80°43° SepOctober: average high 71 °F, low 32 °F 71°32° OctNovember: average high 60 °F, low 21 °F 60°21° NovDecember: average high 51 °F, low 15 °F 51°15° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″January: 0.40 in precipitation, 4.2 in snowfall 0.4❄4 JanFebruary: 0.60 in precipitation, 4.7 in snowfall 0.6❄5 FebMarch: 0.69 in precipitation, 3.4 in snowfall 0.7❄3 MarApril: 0.79 in precipitation, 2.4 in snowfall 0.8❄2 AprMay: 1.50 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 1.5 MayJune: 1.71 in precipitation 1.7 JunJuly: 3.07 in precipitation 3.1 JulAugust: 2.75 in precipitation 2.8 AugSeptember: 2.10 in precipitation 2.1 SepOctober: 1.21 in precipitation, 0.8 in snowfall 1.2❄1 OctNovember: 0.53 in precipitation, 2.7 in snowfall 0.5❄3 NovDecember: 0.52 in precipitation, 5.4 in snowfall 0.5❄5 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Valmora, NM (19 mi away); precipitation: Valmora, NM (19 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

877536a
Watrous, NM · 19 mi
877506a
Valmora, NM · 19 mi
877296a
Miami, NM · 23 mi
877306b
Mills, NM · 25 mi
877356a
Ojo Feliz, NM · 26 mi
877346a
Ocate, NM · 27 mi
877476a
Springer, NM · 28 mi
877366a
Rainsville, NM · 29 mi

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Questions about 87752

What planting zone is ZIP code 87752?

ZIP code 87752 (Wagon Mound, NM) is in USDA hardiness zone 6a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −10 to −5 °F (−23.3 to −20.6 °C).

When is the last frost in Wagon Mound, NM?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 87752 is May 18; after June 3 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Valmora station.

When is the first frost in Wagon Mound, NM?

The median first fall frost near 87752 is October 1, giving a median frost-free growing season of 135 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 87752?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 23 – Apr 6 and set transplants outside around May 25 – Jun 8, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 87752 get?

About 15.9 inches of precipitation a year and 24 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Valmora station).

How hot do summers get in Wagon Mound, NM?

The average high peaks at 88 °F in July, with about 21 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 87752 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Apache at the center of ZIP 87752: cobbly loam, well drained, pH about 7.9 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Wagon Mound, NM in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 87752 came on Feb 28 in 2026, 21 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 21), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Wagon Mound, NM?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 87752 is 14 h 36 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 87752 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 87752 in zone 5b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.