Fort Wingate, NM Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Fort Wingate, a community in Mckinley County, New Mexico.
This Afternoon
55°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy. High near 55, with temperatures falling to around 50 in the afternoon. Wind around 0 mph.
7-day forecast for Fort Wingate
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 55°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 mph | 0% |
| Tonight | 36°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph SE | 0% |
| Wednesday | 56°F | Sunny | 10 to 20 mph SW | 1% |
| Wednesday Night | 32°F | Clear | 0 to 10 mph W | 0% |
| Thursday | 56°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph E | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 35°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph E | 0% |
| Friday | 57°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph N | 5% |
| Friday Night | 35°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph NE | 5% |
| Saturday | 58°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NE | 2% |
| Saturday Night | 35°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph E | 0% |
| Sunday | 62°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NE | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 38°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph E | 1% |
| Monday | 63°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SW | 7% |
| Monday Night | 40°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph S | 6% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Fort Wingate (35.471, -108.544). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Fort Wingate
Last spring frost
May 11
First fall frost
Oct 7
Growing season
148 days
Hardiness zone
6a
More local growing data for Fort Wingate: nearby ZIP 87316 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · New Mexico frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Gallup Sand & Gravel, Nm (10.3 mi from Fort Wingate). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.