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

Planting zone for 88102 — Clovis, NM

ZIP code 88102 (Clovis, Curry County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 14 and the first fall frost October 29.

Where ZIP 88102 is

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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.

Zone7a0 to 5 °F
Coldest night−17.8 to −15 °C
Last frostApr 14
First frostOct 29
2012 zone7a

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 7a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Clovis, NM

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 14median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 26only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 29median — 10% chance by Oct 17
Growing season197 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 2 and returns around November 8.

From the NOAA station Clovis, NM — 2 miles away, elevation 4,295 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 88102

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 3 – Mar 17
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 3 – Mar 24
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 3 – Feb 17
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 24 – Apr 7
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 17 – Mar 31
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 24 – Apr 7
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 17 – Mar 31
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 24 – Apr 7
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 17 – Mar 3
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 21 – May 5
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 3 – Feb 17
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 28 – May 12
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 21 – May 5
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 21 – May 5
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 21 – May 5
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 3 – Sep 17
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 15 – Nov 19
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 14) and first fall frost (Oct 29) 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 88102 came on Feb 12 — 11 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 23).

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 7a in New Mexico

532 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in New Mexico, and rated by the USDA to survive 0 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 7a. 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 103

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 229

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 163

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 Clovis, NM.

Soil in Clovis, NM

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 88102 is Acuff — loam, well drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables
pH7.2neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter2.5%moderate
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classPrime farmland if irrigatedUSDA classification

Map unit: Acuff 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 88102; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Clovis, NM

Summer high92 °Faverage high, July
Winter low26 °Faverage low, January
Hot days70days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights96nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,459base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 27 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 51 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation20.1 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall13 inper year; 12 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 53 °F, low 26 °F 53°26° JanFebruary: average high 57 °F, low 29 °F 57°29° FebMarch: average high 65 °F, low 35 °F 65°35° MarApril: average high 73 °F, low 42 °F 73°42° AprMay: average high 82 °F, low 52 °F 82°52° MayJune: average high 91 °F, low 62 °F 91°62° JunJuly: average high 92 °F, low 65 °F 92°65° JulAugust: average high 91 °F, low 64 °F 91°64° AugSeptember: average high 84 °F, low 57 °F 84°57° SepOctober: average high 73 °F, low 45 °F 73°45° OctNovember: average high 61 °F, low 34 °F 61°34° NovDecember: average high 53 °F, low 27 °F 53°27° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″January: 0.68 in precipitation, 4.3 in snowfall 0.7❄4 JanFebruary: 0.41 in precipitation, 1.6 in snowfall 0.4❄2 FebMarch: 0.98 in precipitation, 1.7 in snowfall 1.0❄2 MarApril: 0.84 in precipitation, 0.4 in snowfall 0.8 AprMay: 1.97 in precipitation 2.0 MayJune: 2.42 in precipitation 2.4 JunJuly: 2.97 in precipitation 3.0 JulAugust: 3.84 in precipitation 3.8 AugSeptember: 2.03 in precipitation 2.0 SepOctober: 2.54 in precipitation, 0.3 in snowfall 2.5 OctNovember: 0.67 in precipitation, 1.8 in snowfall 0.7❄2 NovDecember: 0.73 in precipitation, 3.3 in snowfall 0.7❄3 Dec

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

881037b
Cannon Afb, NM · 7 mi
881017a
Clovis, NM · 7 mi
881357a
Texico, NM · 13 mi
793257a
Farwell, TX · 15 mi
881307a
Portales, NM · 20 mi
790097a
Bovina, TX · 20 mi
881247a
Melrose, NM · 27 mi
793477a
Muleshoe, TX · 28 mi

All 2 ZIP codes in Clovis → · New Mexico planting zones →

Questions about 88102

What planting zone is ZIP code 88102?

ZIP code 88102 (Clovis, NM) is in USDA hardiness zone 7a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 0 to 5 °F (−17.8 to −15 °C).

When is the last frost in Clovis, NM?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 88102 is April 14; after April 26 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Clovis station.

When is the first frost in Clovis, NM?

The median first fall frost near 88102 is October 29, giving a median frost-free growing season of 197 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 88102?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 17 – Mar 3 and set transplants outside around Apr 21 – May 5, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 88102 get?

About 20.1 inches of precipitation a year and 13 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Clovis station).

How hot do summers get in Clovis, NM?

The average high peaks at 92 °F in July, with about 70 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 88102 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Acuff at the center of ZIP 88102: loam, well drained, pH about 7.2 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Clovis, NM in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 88102 came on Feb 12 in 2026, 11 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 23), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Clovis, NM?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 88102 is 14 h 27 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.