Parachute, CO Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Parachute, a town in Garfield County, Colorado.
This Afternoon
55°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 55. West southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Parachute
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 55°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph WSW | 0% |
| Tonight | 34°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph ENE | 1% |
| Wednesday | 55°F | Rain And Snow Showers Likely | 0 to 5 mph WNW | 69% |
| Wednesday Night | 34°F | Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph WNW | 45% |
| Thursday | 56°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SSE | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 36°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 3% |
| Friday | 57°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NNW | 3% |
| Friday Night | 33°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph NNE | 3% |
| Saturday | 60°F | Sunny | 0 to 10 mph NNW | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 35°F | Clear | 0 to 5 mph NE | 0% |
| Sunday | 62°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SSW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 38°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 0% |
| Monday | 63°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 mph | 1% |
| Monday Night | 40°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 3% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Parachute (39.447, -108.052). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Parachute
Last spring frost
May 25
First fall frost
Sep 25
Growing season
120 days
Hardiness zone
6a
More local growing data for Parachute: nearby ZIP 81635 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Colorado frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Altenbern, Co (16.9 mi from Parachute). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 3, 2026.