FrostDateByZip

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.

Spring dates: chance of a frost AFTER the date. Fall dates: chance of a frost BEFORE the date.
TemperatureLast spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chanceFirst fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chanceGrowing season (50%)Years with at least one
Light frost (36°F)——19 days100%
Frost / freeze (32°F)——44 days100%
Hard freeze (28°F)——93 days100%

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:

StationElevationAvg last frostAvg first frost
Libby 32 Sse, MT (used)3,440 ft——
Heron 2 Nw, MT2,240 ftMay 20Sep 20
Cabinet Gorge, ID2,173 ftMay 9Oct 8
Trout Creek Rs, MT2,356 ftMay 20Sep 21

Frost dates near Noxon

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.