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Will it freeze in Anthony in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Anthony during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 48°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM MST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM MST.
No nights at or below 36°F in the National Weather Service forecast for the next 7 nights.
- Tonight 48°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Fri, Nov 6 51°F Above 36°F · Rain Showers Likely
- Sat, Nov 7 46°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 45°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 47°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 47°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 47°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
Overnight lows from the National Weather Service forecast for this location. This covers the available forecast window, not the first freeze of the whole season. Frost can form above 32°F on clear, calm nights.
Frost and freeze probabilities
Freeze dates shift from year to year. Spring percentages describe the chance of a freeze after the stated date; fall percentages describe the chance of a freeze by that date. The 10% spring date is the cautious one: a later freeze happens about 1 year in 10.
These dates describe historical probabilities, not this year’s forecast or the earliest and latest possible freezes. Different weather stations or probability thresholds can produce different published dates for the same city.
Average first hard freeze in Anthony
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 1, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at La Tuna 1 S. This is the 50% probability date, not a forecast for this year.
| Temperature | Last spring date 90% · 50% · 10% chance of a later freeze | First fall date 10% · 50% · 90% chance of an earlier freeze | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F frost possible | Feb 28 · Mar 16 · Apr 8 | Oct 28 · Nov 10 · Nov 23 | 234 days |
| 32°F freeze | Feb 7 · Feb 28 · Mar 17 | Nov 5 · Nov 20 · Dec 3 | 264 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Jan 19 · Feb 10 · Mar 4 | Nov 17 · Dec 1 · Dec 18 | 294 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at La Tuna 1 S
Average low temperature by month
Months with lows near or below freezing carry frost risk
Where these frost dates come from
The frost dates for Anthony, NM come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: La Tuna 1 S (station USC00414931, elevation 3,870 ft), 2.1 mi from Anthony. Local conditions (valleys, hilltops, distance to water, city heat) can shift frost dates by days or weeks. The hardiness zone is from the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (USDA ARS and Oregon State University PRISM). See our methodology.
Frost dates near Anthony
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunland Park, NM | 13 mi | Mar 23 | Nov 11 |
| El Paso, TX | 15 mi | Mar 2 | Nov 20 |
| Las Cruces, NM | 24 mi | Mar 12 | Nov 13 |
| Socorro, TX | 33 mi | Mar 2 | Nov 20 |
| Horizon City, TX | 33 mi | Mar 2 | Nov 20 |
| San Elizario, TX | 36 mi | Mar 21 | Nov 6 |
| Deming, NM | 70 mi | Apr 7 | Nov 3 |
| Alamogordo, NM | 71 mi | Mar 9 | Nov 18 |
| Truth or Consequences, NM | 93 mi | Mar 22 | Nov 9 |
| Ruidoso, NM | 107 mi | May 11 | Oct 5 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Anthony?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Anthony is around February 28. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 17, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after February 7.
When is the first frost in Anthony?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 20. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 5 and a 90% chance by December 3.
Can it frost in Anthony after the last frost date?
Yes. Frost can form on clear, calm nights even when the air stays above 32°F. Temperatures of 36°F or lower, cold enough for frost on exposed plants, have a 50% chance of occurring after March 16.
What growing zone is Anthony?
Anthony is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b (average annual extreme minimum temperature 15 to 20°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 79821. See growing zones in New Mexico.
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