Growing season
59 days
Frost Dates for South Fork, CO
Hardiness zone
5b
Frost normals for this location are limited (the nearest long-term weather station may not report all thresholds). The available data is shown below.
Last spring frost
Dates the last frost of spring typically ends. Plant tender crops after the risk has passed for your comfort level.
| Frost intensity | Early (10%) | Average (50%) | Late (90%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hard (28°F) | Jul 7 | Jun 18 | Jun 3 |
| Severe (24°F) | Jun 21 | Jun 2 | May 16 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°F | Jul 7 | Jun 30 | Jun 25 | Jun 21 | Jun 18 | Jun 15 | Jun 12 | Jun 8 | Jun 3 |
| 24°F | Jun 21 | Jun 14 | Jun 9 | Jun 5 | Jun 2 | May 30 | May 25 | May 21 | May 16 |
| 20°F | Jun 4 | May 27 | May 22 | May 17 | May 14 | May 10 | May 6 | May 2 | Apr 27 |
| 16°F | May 17 | May 10 | May 5 | May 2 | Apr 28 | Apr 25 | Apr 20 | Apr 16 | Apr 11 |
First fall frost
Dates the first frost of fall typically arrives. Count back by a crop's days-to-maturity to know your planting cutoff.
| Frost intensity | Early (10%) | Average (50%) | Late (90%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hard (28°F) | Aug 31 | Sep 14 | Sep 25 |
| Severe (24°F) | Sep 15 | Sep 26 | Oct 5 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°F | Aug 31 | Sep 6 | Sep 10 | Sep 12 | Sep 14 | Sep 16 | Sep 18 | Sep 21 | Sep 25 |
| 24°F | Sep 15 | Sep 19 | Sep 21 | Sep 24 | Sep 26 | Sep 28 | Sep 30 | Oct 2 | Oct 5 |
| 20°F | Sep 24 | Sep 27 | Sep 30 | Oct 2 | Oct 4 | Oct 6 | Oct 8 | Oct 11 | Oct 16 |
| 16°F | Oct 1 | Oct 5 | Oct 8 | Oct 11 | Oct 14 | Oct 17 | Oct 19 | Oct 22 | Oct 25 |
Growing season is measured at 32°F with about 50% probability. Hardiness zone from the 2023 USDA map; frost normals from NOAA 1991-2020.
Where this data comes from
@endif These dates are computed from the nearest official weather station with long-term records: Creede Wtp, Co, about 19.6 miles away@if(!empty($station['elevation_ft'])), at 8,624 ft elevation. The further the station and the greater the elevation difference from your yard, the more your local frost timing can vary.
How we calculate these dates
Frost and freeze dates come from the NOAA 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's 30-year averages for each weather station. A date shown at the 50% level is the median: in half of years the frost falls on or before it. The 10% and 90% columns show the early and late ends of the range, so you can plant on the odds you're comfortable with. These are long-term averages, not a forecast for this year - always check your local outlook before planting.
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, 1991–2020 Climate Normals (public domain). Harman is not affiliated with or endorsed by NOAA.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the growing season here?
The frost-free growing season (between the last spring and first fall 32°F frost) is about 59 days in a typical year.
Are these dates a forecast for this year?
No. They are 30-year averages from the NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, not a prediction for the current year. Use them for planning and always check your local weather forecast before planting or protecting crops.
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Data source: NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals · Page updated Aug 4, 2026