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

Planting zone for 88027 — Chamberino, NM

ZIP code 88027 (Chamberino, Doña Ana County) is in USDA zone 8b: the coldest winter night averages 15 to 20 °F. The median last spring frost is February 28 and the first fall frost November 20.

Where ZIP 88027 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.

Zone8b15 to 20 °F
Coldest night−9.4 to −6.7 °C
Last frostFeb 28
First frostNov 20
2012 zone8a

Was 8a 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 8b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Chamberino, NM

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostFebruary 28median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMarch 17only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 20median — 10% chance by Nov 5
Growing season264 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around February 10 and returns around December 1.

From the NOAA station La Tuna 1 S, TX — 6 miles away, elevation 3,872 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 88027

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Jan 17 – Jan 31
SpinachSow outdoors · Jan 17 – Feb 7
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Dec 20 – Jan 3
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 7 – Feb 21
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Jan 31 – Feb 14
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 7 – Feb 21
LettuceSow outdoors · Jan 31 – Feb 14
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 7 – Feb 21
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 3 – Jan 17
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 7 – Mar 21
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Dec 20 – Jan 3
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 14 – Mar 28
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 25 – Oct 9
GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 6 – Dec 11
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Feb 28) and first fall frost (Nov 20) 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 88027 came on Feb 5 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 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 8b in New Mexico

551 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in New Mexico, and rated by the USDA to survive 15 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 8b. 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 109

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 232

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 171

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 Chamberino, NM.

Soil in Chamberino, NM

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 88027 is Glendale — clay loam, well drained.

TextureClay loamholds water and nutrients; slow to drain and warm up
pH8.5alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter0.7%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly
Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Glendale clay loam, 0 to 1 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 88027; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Chamberino, NM

Summer high95 °Faverage high, June
Winter low34 °Faverage low, January
Hot days114days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights53nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days6,001base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 15 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day10 h 03 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growShort-daysummer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb
Precipitation9.4 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°110°32 °FJanuary: average high 57 °F, low 34 °F 57°34° JanFebruary: average high 63 °F, low 39 °F 63°39° FebMarch: average high 70 °F, low 45 °F 70°45° MarApril: average high 79 °F, low 51 °F 79°51° AprMay: average high 88 °F, low 61 °F 88°61° MayJune: average high 95 °F, low 70 °F 95°70° JunJuly: average high 94 °F, low 73 °F 94°73° JulAugust: average high 92 °F, low 72 °F 92°72° AugSeptember: average high 87 °F, low 66 °F 87°66° SepOctober: average high 78 °F, low 54 °F 78°54° OctNovember: average high 66 °F, low 41 °F 66°41° NovDecember: average high 56 °F, low 34 °F 56°34° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″January: 0.36 in precipitation 0.4 JanFebruary: 0.52 in precipitation 0.5 FebMarch: 0.25 in precipitation 0.3 MarApril: 0.21 in precipitation 0.2 AprMay: 0.32 in precipitation 0.3 MayJune: 0.67 in precipitation 0.7 JunJuly: 1.57 in precipitation 1.6 JulAugust: 2.22 in precipitation 2.2 AugSeptember: 1.34 in precipitation 1.3 SepOctober: 0.80 in precipitation 0.8 OctNovember: 0.48 in precipitation 0.5 NovDecember: 0.68 in precipitation 0.7 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: La Tuna 1 S, TX (6 mi away); precipitation: Sombra Antigua Vineyard, NM (within 1 mile). 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.

880248b
Berino, NM · 4 mi
798218b
Anthony, TX · 6 mi
880488b
Mesquite, NM · 8 mi
880218a
Anthony, NM · 8 mi
880728b
Vado, NM · 8 mi
798358b
Canutillo, TX · 9 mi
880588b
San Miguel, NM · 9 mi
799138b
El Paso, TX · 9 mi

New Mexico planting zones →

Questions about 88027

What planting zone is ZIP code 88027?

ZIP code 88027 (Chamberino, NM) is in USDA hardiness zone 8b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 15 to 20 °F (−9.4 to −6.7 °C).

When is the last frost in Chamberino, NM?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 88027 is February 28; after March 17 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, La Tuna 1 S station.

When is the first frost in Chamberino, NM?

The median first fall frost near 88027 is November 20, giving a median frost-free growing season of 264 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 88027?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 3 – Jan 17 and set transplants outside around Mar 7 – Mar 21, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 88027 get?

About 9.4 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Sombra Antigua Vineyard station).

How hot do summers get in Chamberino, NM?

The average high peaks at 95 °F in June, with about 114 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 88027 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Glendale at the center of ZIP 88027: clay loam, well drained, pH about 8.5 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Chamberino, NM in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 88027 came on Feb 5 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 5), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Chamberino, NM?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 88027 is 14 h 15 min, so summer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb.

Did the zone for 88027 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 88027 in zone 8a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.