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

Planting zone for 88065 — Tyrone, NM

ZIP code 88065 (Tyrone, Grant County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 4 and the first fall frost November 8.

Where ZIP 88065 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 frostApr 4

First frostNov 8

2012 zone8a

Was 8a on the 2012 map — half a zone colder now. 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 Tyrone, NM

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostApril 4median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 22only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostNovember 8median — 10% chance by Oct 23

Growing season216 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 12 and returns around November 19.

From the NOAA station Ft Bayard, NM — 11 miles away, elevation 6,099 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 88065

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Feb 21 – Mar 7

SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 21 – Mar 14

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 24 – Feb 7

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 14 – Mar 28

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 14 – Mar 28

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 14 – Mar 28

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 7 – Feb 21

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 11 – Apr 25

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 24 – Feb 7

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 18 – May 2

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 13 – Sep 27

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 25 – Nov 29

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 4) and first fall frost (Nov 8) 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 88065 came on Feb 9 — 13 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 22).

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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 Tyrone, NM.

Soil in Tyrone, NM

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 88065 is Lonti — gravelly loam, well drained.

TextureGravelly loama good balance for most vegetables

pH7.2neutral; 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: Lonti gravelly loam, 15 to 35 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 88065; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Tyrone, NM

Summer high90 °Faverage high, June

Winter low30 °Faverage low, December

Hot days33days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights92nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days4,243base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 18 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day10 h 00 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation17.5 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: Ft Bayard, NM (11 mi away); precipitation: Silver City 3.4 Sw, NM (2 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.

880617b

Silver City, NM · 8 mi

880267b

Santa Clara, NM · 9 mi

880227b

Arenas Valley, NM · 9 mi

880627b

Silver City, NM · 10 mi

Pinos Altos, NM · 14 mi

880367b

Fort Bayard, NM · 17 mi

New Mexico planting zones →

Questions about 88065

What planting zone is ZIP code 88065?

ZIP code 88065 (Tyrone, 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 Tyrone, NM?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 88065 is April 4; after April 22 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Ft Bayard station.

When is the first frost in Tyrone, NM?

The median first fall frost near 88065 is November 8, giving a median frost-free growing season of 216 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 88065?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 7 – Feb 21 and set transplants outside around Apr 11 – Apr 25, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 88065 get?

About 17.5 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Silver City 3.4 Sw station).

How hot do summers get in Tyrone, NM?

The average high peaks at 90 °F in June, with about 33 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 88065 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Lonti at the center of ZIP 88065: gravelly loam, well drained, pH about 7.2 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Tyrone, NM in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 88065 came on Feb 9 in 2026, 13 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 22), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Tyrone, NM?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 88065 is 14 h 18 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 88065 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 88065 in zone 8a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.