Frost dates for 59853Noxon, MT
Frost is possible in any month near Noxon, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Libby 32 Sse, 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) | — | — | 19 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | — | — | 44 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 93 days | 100% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 59853 is matched to the NOAA station Libby 32 Sse, MT, 49.7 km away, at 3,440 ft elevation (2,072 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libby 32 Sse, MT (used) | 3,440 ft | — | — |
| Heron 2 Nw, MT | 2,240 ft | May 20 | Sep 20 |
| Cabinet Gorge, ID | 2,173 ft | May 9 | Oct 8 |
| Trout Creek Rs, MT | 2,356 ft | May 20 | Sep 21 |
Frost dates near Noxon
- Heron, MT 59844 · last May 20, first Sep 20
- Clark Fork, ID 83811 · last May 9, first Oct 8
- Hope, ID 83836 · last May 8, first Sep 28
- Trout Creek, MT 59874 · last May 20, first Sep 21
- Libby, MT 59923 · last May 23, first Sep 21
- Troy, MT 59935 · last May 14, first Sep 25
- Murray, ID 83874 · last May 5, first Oct 2
- Bayview, ID 83803 · last May 22, first Sep 22
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Noxon, MT?
- Frost is possible in any month at the nearest NOAA station (Libby 32 Sse, MT), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Noxon, 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.