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

Planting zone for 88135 — Texico, NM

ZIP code 88135 (Texico, Curry County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 20 and the first fall frost October 24.

Where ZIP 88135 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.

Zone7a0 to 5 °F

Coldest night−17.8 to −15 °C

Last frostApr 20

First frostOct 24

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 Texico, NM

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostApril 20median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 3only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 24median — 10% chance by Oct 7

Growing season184 daysfrost-free, median

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

From the NOAA station Clovis 13 N, NM — 8 miles away, elevation 4,436 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 88135

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 9 – Mar 23

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 9 – Mar 30

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 9 – Feb 23

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 30 – Apr 13

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 30 – Apr 13

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 30 – Apr 13

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 23 – Mar 9

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 27 – May 11

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 9 – Feb 23

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 4 – May 18

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 27 – May 11

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 27 – May 11

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 27 – May 11

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 29 – Sep 12

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 10 – Nov 14

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 20) and first fall frost (Oct 24) 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 88135 came on Feb 14 — 10 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 24).

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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 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.

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 Texico, NM.

Soil in Texico, NM

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 88135 is Estacado — loam, well drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables

pH8.2alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter2.5%moderate

Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately

Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Estacado loam, 1 to 3 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 88135; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Texico, NM

Summer high91 °Faverage high, July

Winter low22 °Faverage low, January

Hot days76days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights117nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days3,963base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 28 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 50 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation17.6 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall9 inper year; 4 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Clovis 13 N, NM (8 mi away); precipitation: Clovis 13 N, NM (8 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.

Cannon Afb, NM · 18 mi

790357a

Friona, TX · 19 mi

881127a

Broadview, NM · 25 mi

790537a

Lazbuddie, TX · 30 mi

New Mexico planting zones →

Questions about 88135

What planting zone is ZIP code 88135?

ZIP code 88135 (Texico, 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 Texico, NM?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 88135 is April 20; after May 3 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Clovis 13 N station.

When is the first frost in Texico, NM?

The median first fall frost near 88135 is October 24, giving a median frost-free growing season of 184 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 88135?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 23 – Mar 9 and set transplants outside around Apr 27 – May 11, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 88135 get?

About 17.6 inches of precipitation a year and 9 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Clovis 13 N station).

How hot do summers get in Texico, NM?

The average high peaks at 91 °F in July, with about 76 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 88135 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Estacado at the center of ZIP 88135: loam, well drained, pH about 8.2 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Texico, NM in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 88135 came on Feb 14 in 2026, 10 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 24), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Texico, NM?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 88135 is 14 h 28 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.