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Will it freeze in Artesia in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Artesia during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 41°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 41°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 48°F Above 36°F · Chance Rain Showers
- Sat, Nov 7 43°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 42°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 44°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 46°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 45°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 Artesia
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 5, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Artesia 6S. 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 | Apr 9 · Apr 22 · May 3 | Oct 6 · Oct 20 · Nov 1 | 180 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 27 · Apr 11 · Apr 26 | Oct 16 · Oct 29 · Nov 9 | 198 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 10 · Mar 29 · Apr 17 | Oct 25 · Nov 5 · Nov 17 | 220 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Artesia 6S
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 Artesia, NM come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Artesia 6S (station USC00290600, elevation 3,366 ft), 7.1 mi from Artesia. 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 Artesia
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad, NM | 33 mi | Mar 17 | Nov 12 |
| Roswell, NM | 37 mi | Apr 13 | Oct 30 |
| Lovington, NM | 63 mi | Mar 28 | Nov 13 |
| Hobbs, NM | 74 mi | Mar 28 | Nov 10 |
| Ruidoso, NM | 80 mi | May 11 | Oct 5 |
| Alamogordo, NM | 89 mi | Mar 9 | Nov 18 |
| Seminole, TX | 104 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 6 |
| Kermit, TX | 104 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 11 |
| Portales, NM | 111 mi | Apr 15 | Oct 26 |
| Monahans, TX | 114 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 6 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Artesia?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Artesia is around April 11. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 26, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 27.
When is the first frost in Artesia?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 29. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 16 and a 90% chance by November 9.
Can it frost in Artesia 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 April 22.
What growing zone is Artesia?
Artesia is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b (average annual extreme minimum temperature 5 to 10°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 88253. See growing zones in New Mexico.
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