Frost dates for 59733Gold Creek, MT
Frost is possible in any month near Gold Creek, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Drummond Aviation, MT station.
Frost is possible in any month. Even summer nights can drop to freezing at this station, so protect tender plants whenever cold nights are forecast.
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) | — | — | 41 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | — | — | 80 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | May 9 · May 24 · Jun 10 | Aug 31 · Sep 18 · Oct 4 | 114 days | 100% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 59733 is matched to the NOAA station Drummond Aviation, MT, 16.6 km away, at 4,000 ft elevation (278 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drummond Aviation, MT (used) | 4,000 ft | — | — |
| Deer Lodge 3 W, MT | 4,850 ft | — | — |
| Ovando 9 Sse, MT | 4,325 ft | — | — |
| Phillipsburg Rs, MT | 5,270 ft | — | — |
Frost dates near Gold Creek
- Garrison, MT 59731 · last —, first —
- Hall, MT 59837 · last —, first —
- Drummond, MT 59832 · last —, first —
- Helmville, MT 59843 · last —, first —
- Avon, MT 59713 · last Jun 4, first Sep 14
- Deer Lodge, MT 59722 · last —, first —
- Philipsburg, MT 59858 · last —, first —
- Elliston, MT 59728 · last Jun 9, first Sep 8
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Gold Creek, MT?
- Frost is possible in any month at the nearest NOAA station (Drummond Aviation, MT), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Gold Creek, MT?
- Frost is possible in any month at the nearest NOAA station.
- 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.