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Will it freeze in Sunland Park in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Sunland Park during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 51°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 51°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Fri, Nov 6 53°F Above 36°F · Rain Showers Likely
- Sat, Nov 7 48°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 47°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 49°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 49°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 49°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 Sunland Park
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 19, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Santa Teresa Airport. 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 | Mar 19 · Apr 6 · Apr 23 | Oct 21 · Nov 2 · Nov 14 | 209 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 3 · Mar 23 · Apr 9 | Oct 29 · Nov 11 · Nov 23 | 231 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 16 · Mar 5 · Mar 25 | Nov 4 · Nov 19 · Dec 4 | 256 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Santa Teresa Airport
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 Sunland Park, NM come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Santa Teresa Airport (station USC00298127, elevation 4,109 ft), 6.6 mi from Sunland Park. 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 Sunland Park
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso, TX | 9.9 mi | Mar 2 | Nov 20 |
| Anthony, NM | 13 mi | Feb 28 | Nov 20 |
| Socorro, TX | 24 mi | Mar 2 | Nov 20 |
| Horizon City, TX | 26 mi | Mar 2 | Nov 20 |
| San Elizario, TX | 26 mi | Mar 21 | Nov 6 |
| Las Cruces, NM | 37 mi | Mar 12 | Nov 13 |
| Deming, NM | 74 mi | Apr 7 | Nov 3 |
| Alamogordo, NM | 82 mi | Mar 9 | Nov 18 |
| Truth or Consequences, NM | 106 mi | Mar 22 | Nov 9 |
| Silver City, NM | 117 mi | Apr 4 | Nov 8 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Sunland Park?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Sunland Park is around March 23. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 9, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 3.
When is the first frost in Sunland Park?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 11. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 29 and a 90% chance by November 23.
Can it frost in Sunland Park 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 6.
What growing zone is Sunland Park?
Sunland Park 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 79922. See growing zones in New Mexico.
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