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Will it freeze in Bloomfield in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Bloomfield during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 40°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 40°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 37°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 37°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 38°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 39°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 37°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 37°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 Bloomfield
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 31, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Bloomfield 3 SE. 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 25 · May 6 · May 20 | Sep 27 · Oct 10 · Oct 22 | 156 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 9 · Apr 23 · May 7 | Oct 6 · Oct 19 · Nov 1 | 177 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 23 · Apr 9 · Apr 24 | Oct 16 · Oct 31 · Nov 12 | 203 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Bloomfield 3 SE
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 Bloomfield, NM come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Bloomfield 3 SE (station USC00291063, elevation 5,806 ft), 5.3 mi from Bloomfield. 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 Bloomfield
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aztec, NM | 5.0 mi | May 12 | Oct 6 |
| Farmington, NM | 11 mi | May 2 | Oct 13 |
| Durango, CO | 37 mi | May 21 | Oct 2 |
| Cortez, CO | 53 mi | May 12 | Oct 7 |
| Gallup, NM | 95 mi | May 11 | Oct 7 |
| Grants, NM | 110 mi | May 17 | Oct 3 |
| Española, NM | 117 mi | May 11 | Oct 6 |
| Montrose, CO | 119 mi | Apr 28 | Oct 14 |
| Rio Rancho, NM | 124 mi | Apr 8 | Nov 1 |
| Alamosa, CO | 126 mi | May 30 | Sep 17 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Bloomfield?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Bloomfield is around April 23. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 7, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 9.
When is the first frost in Bloomfield?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 19. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 6 and a 90% chance by November 1.
Can it frost in Bloomfield 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 May 6.
What growing zone is Bloomfield?
Bloomfield is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b (average annual extreme minimum temperature −5 to 0°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 87415. See growing zones in New Mexico.
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