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

Planting zone for 88049 — Mimbres, NM

ZIP code 88049 (Mimbres, Grant County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is May 26 and the first fall frost October 5.

Where ZIP 88049 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 frostMay 26

First frostOct 5

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 Mimbres, NM

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMay 26median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsJune 8only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 5median — 10% chance by Sep 23

Growing season129 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 8 and returns around October 14.

From the NOAA station Gila Hot Springs, NM — 14 miles away, elevation 5,637 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 88049

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Apr 14 – Apr 28

SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 14 – May 5

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 17 – Mar 31

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · May 5 – May 19

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 28 – May 12

PotatoesPlant outdoors · May 5 – May 19

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 28 – May 12

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · May 5 – May 19

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 31 – Apr 14

TomatoesTransplant · Jun 2 – Jun 16

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 17 – Mar 31

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Jun 9 – Jun 23

BeansSow outdoors · Jun 2 – Jun 16

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Jun 2 – Jun 16

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Jun 2 – Jun 16

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 10 – Aug 24

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 21 – Oct 26

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 26) and first fall frost (Oct 5) 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 88049 came on Feb 13 — 20 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 5).

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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).

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.

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 Mimbres, NM.

Soil in Mimbres, NM

The center of ZIP 88049 is mapped as No Digital Data Available: built-over ground without natural soil data. Garden soil here is usually imported or disturbed — test before you plant.

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 88049; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Mimbres, NM

Summer high90 °Faverage high, June

Winter low17 °Faverage low, January

Hot days40days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights182nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days2,749base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 20 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 58 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation26.1 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Gila Hot Springs, NM (14 mi away); precipitation: Signal Peak, NM (11 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7b.

880537b

Pinos Altos, NM · 14 mi

880387b

Gila, NM · 18 mi

880227b

Arenas Valley, NM · 19 mi

880417b

Hanover, NM · 19 mi

880367b

Fort Bayard, NM · 20 mi

880267b

Santa Clara, NM · 22 mi

880237b

Bayard, NM · 23 mi

880627b

Silver City, NM · 23 mi

New Mexico planting zones →

Questions about 88049

What planting zone is ZIP code 88049?

ZIP code 88049 (Mimbres, 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 Mimbres, NM?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 88049 is May 26; after June 8 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Gila Hot Springs station.

When is the first frost in Mimbres, NM?

The median first fall frost near 88049 is October 5, giving a median frost-free growing season of 129 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 88049?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 31 – Apr 14 and set transplants outside around Jun 2 – Jun 16, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 88049 get?

About 26.1 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Signal Peak station).

How hot do summers get in Mimbres, NM?

The average high peaks at 90 °F in June, with about 40 days a year at 90 °F or more.

Did spring come early in Mimbres, NM in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 88049 came on Feb 13 in 2026, 20 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 5), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Mimbres, NM?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 88049 is 14 h 20 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.