Frost dates for 59244Larslan, MT
The average last spring frost in Larslan is June 5 and the average first fall frost is September 2, giving a typical growing season of about 89 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Jun 5
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 2
- Growing season
- 89 days
Safer after Jun 23 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Aug 15 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 221 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) | — | — | 55 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 22 · Jun 5 · Jun 23 | Aug 15 · Sep 2 · Sep 17 | 89 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | May 12 · May 24 · Jun 6 | Aug 31 · Sep 14 · Sep 25 | 112 days | 100% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 59244 is matched to the NOAA station Opheim 12 Sse, MT, 12.8 km away, at 2,936 ft elevation (160 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opheim 12 Sse, MT (used) | 2,936 ft | Jun 5 | Sep 2 |
| St Marie, MT | 2,756 ft | May 13 | Sep 27 |
| Opheim 10 N, MT | 2,878 ft | Jun 1 | Sep 7 |
| Glasgow Intl Ap, MT | 2,285 ft | May 6 | Sep 30 |
Frost dates near Larslan
- Richland, MT 59260 · last Jun 5, first Sep 2
- Saint Marie, MT 59231 · last May 13, first Sep 27
- Glentana, MT 59240 · last Jun 5, first Sep 2
- Opheim, MT 59250 · last Jun 1, first Sep 7
- Frazer, MT 59225 · last May 13, first Sep 27
- Peerless, MT 59253 · last Jun 5, first Sep 2
- Glasgow, MT 59230 · last May 6, first Sep 30
- Nashua, MT 59248 · last May 12, first Sep 24
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Larslan, MT?
- For ZIP code 59244, the average last spring frost (32°F) is June 5, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Opheim 12 Sse, MT weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 23.
- When is the first frost in Larslan, MT?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 2. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by August 15, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 59244?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 89 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.