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

Planting zone for 88136 — Yeso, NM

ZIP code 88136 (Yeso, DeBaca County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 28 and the first fall frost October 16.

Where ZIP 88136 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 28
First frostOct 16
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 Yeso, NM

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 28median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 9only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 16median — 10% chance by Oct 3
Growing season171 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 18 and returns around October 26.

From the NOAA station Ramon 8 Sw, NM — 12 miles away, elevation 5,328 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 88136

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 17 – Mar 31
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 17 – Apr 7
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 17 – Mar 3
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 7 – Apr 21
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 31 – Apr 14
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 7 – Apr 21
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 31 – Apr 14
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 7 – Apr 21
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 3 – Mar 17
TomatoesTransplant · May 5 – May 19
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 17 – Mar 3
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 12 – May 26
BeansSow outdoors · May 5 – May 19
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 5 – May 19
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 5 – May 19
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 21 – Sep 4
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 2 – Nov 6
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 28) and first fall frost (Oct 16) 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 88136 came on Feb 15 — 10 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 25).

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 Yeso, NM.

Soil in Yeso, NM

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 88136 is Pastura — loam, well drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables
pH8.2alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.5%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Pastura-Darvey association, 1 to 10 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 88136; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Yeso, NM

Summer high92 °Faverage high, July
Winter low23 °Faverage low, December
Hot days60days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights126nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,735base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 27 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 52 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation11.2 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall11 inper year; 4 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 54 °F, low 24 °F 54°24° JanFebruary: average high 57 °F, low 24 °F 57°24° FebMarch: average high 65 °F, low 30 °F 65°30° MarApril: average high 73 °F, low 37 °F 73°37° AprMay: average high 81 °F, low 47 °F 81°47° MayJune: average high 91 °F, low 56 °F 91°56° JunJuly: average high 92 °F, low 59 °F 92°59° JulAugust: average high 88 °F, low 59 °F 88°59° AugSeptember: average high 83 °F, low 52 °F 83°52° SepOctober: average high 73 °F, low 40 °F 73°40° OctNovember: average high 62 °F, low 30 °F 62°30° NovDecember: average high 53 °F, low 23 °F 53°23° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″January: 0.49 in precipitation, 2.8 in snowfall 0.5❄3 JanFebruary: 0.27 in precipitation, 2.5 in snowfall 0.3❄3 FebMarch: 0.57 in precipitation, 0.7 in snowfall 0.6❄1 MarApril: 0.78 in precipitation, 0.2 in snowfall 0.8 AprMay: 0.85 in precipitation 0.8 MayJune: 1.21 in precipitation 1.2 JunJuly: 1.82 in precipitation 1.8 JulAugust: 1.17 in precipitation 1.2 AugSeptember: 1.64 in precipitation 1.6 SepOctober: 1.38 in precipitation, 0.5 in snowfall 1.4❄1 OctNovember: 0.47 in precipitation, 0.4 in snowfall 0.5 NovDecember: 0.58 in precipitation, 3.4 in snowfall 0.6❄3 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Ramon 8 Sw, NM (12 mi away); precipitation: Yeso 2 S, NM (16 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

2 of the 8 nearest ZIP codes are in a different zone — elevation and distance from water change winter lows quickly.

883537a
Vaughn, NM · 24 mi
881197a
Fort Sumner, NM · 27 mi
883187a
Corona, NM · 40 mi
882017b
Roswell, NM · 44 mi
884357a
Santa Rosa, NM · 44 mi
883167a
Capitan, NM · 46 mi
881347a
Taiban, NM · 46 mi
883216b
Encino, NM · 52 mi

New Mexico planting zones →

Questions about 88136

What planting zone is ZIP code 88136?

ZIP code 88136 (Yeso, 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 Yeso, NM?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 88136 is April 28; after May 9 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Ramon 8 Sw station.

When is the first frost in Yeso, NM?

The median first fall frost near 88136 is October 16, giving a median frost-free growing season of 171 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 88136?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 3 – Mar 17 and set transplants outside around May 5 – May 19, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 88136 get?

About 11.2 inches of precipitation a year and 11 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Yeso 2 S station).

How hot do summers get in Yeso, NM?

The average high peaks at 92 °F in July, with about 60 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 88136 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Pastura at the center of ZIP 88136: loam, well drained, pH about 8.2 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Yeso, NM in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 88136 came on Feb 15 in 2026, 10 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 25), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Yeso, NM?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 88136 is 14 h 27 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.