Frost dates for 59047Livingston, MT
The average last spring frost in Livingston is May 27 and the average first fall frost is September 14, giving a typical growing season of about 108 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 27
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 14
- Growing season
- 108 days
Safer after Jun 14 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Aug 27 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 205 days
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | May 31 · Jun 16 · Jul 6 | Aug 14 · Sep 1 · Sep 15 | 76 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 13 · May 27 · Jun 14 | Aug 27 · Sep 14 · Sep 30 | 108 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 30 · May 13 · May 30 | Sep 8 · Sep 26 · Oct 12 | 135 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Livingston
Planting windows from the University of Maryland Extension calendar, shifted to your average frost dates. Use them as a starting point and adjust for seed packet instructions and local conditions.
| Crop | Task | Window |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors | Apr 26 – Jul 2 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jun 12 – May 25 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 26 – May 27 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 26 – Jul 27 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 13 – Jun 11 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 26 – Jul 27 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 26 – Jun 4 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 12 – Jul 27 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 26 – Jul 27 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 12 – Jun 27 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 12 – May 25 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 26 – Jul 27 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 19 – Jul 12 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 26 – Jun 11 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 26 – Jun 26 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 11 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 13 – Jun 11 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 8 – May 12 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 13 – Jun 11 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 15 – May 25 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jun 25 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 29 – Apr 26 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 26 – May 27 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 5 – Jun 4 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 4 – Jul 5 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 26 – Jul 12 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 4 – Jul 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 19 – Jun 2 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 21 – Jul 26 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 26 – Jun 16 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 4 – Aug 5 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 13 – Jun 2 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 28 – Jul 5 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 27 – Jul 12 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 5 – Jun 20 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 4 – Oct 5 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 59047 is matched to the NOAA station Livingston Mission Fld, MT, 10.5 km away, at 4,643 ft elevation (155 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston Mission Fld, MT (used) | 4,643 ft | May 27 | Sep 14 |
| Livingston 12 S, MT | 5,044 ft | May 19 | Sep 25 |
| Bozeman Montana State Univ, MT | 4,913 ft | May 26 | Sep 22 |
| Wilsall 1S, MT | 5,015 ft | Jun 4 | Sep 6 |
Frost dates near Livingston
- Clyde Park, MT 59018 · last May 27, first Sep 14
- Bozeman, MT 59717 · last —, first —
- Springdale, MT 59082 · last May 14, first Sep 26
- Wilsall, MT 59086 · last Jun 4, first Sep 6
- Pray, MT 59065 · last May 19, first Sep 25
- Emigrant, MT 59027 · last May 21, first Sep 27
- Belgrade, MT 59714 · last May 26, first Sep 16
- Mc Leod, MT 59052 · last Jun 5, first Sep 14
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Livingston, MT?
- For ZIP code 59047, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 27, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Livingston Mission Fld, MT weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 14.
- When is the first frost in Livingston, MT?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 14. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by August 27, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 59047?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 108 days long.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.