Frost dates for 59867Saltese, MT
Frost is possible in any month near Saltese, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Haugan 1 W, 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) | — | — | 44 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | — | — | 90 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 30 · May 12 · May 30 | Sep 6 · Sep 24 · Oct 13 | 133 days | 100% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 59867 is matched to the NOAA station Haugan 1 W, MT, 7 km away, at 3,160 ft elevation (203 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haugan 1 W, MT (used) | 3,160 ft | — | — |
| Mullan Pass Vor/Dme, ID | 6,028 ft | Jun 10 | Sep 23 |
| Thompson Falls Ph, MT | 2,380 ft | May 7 | Oct 4 |
| Mullan, ID | 3,201 ft | May 12 | Sep 30 |
Frost dates near Saltese
- Haugan, MT 59842 · last —, first —
- De Borgia, MT 59830 · last —, first —
- Mullan, ID 83846 · last May 12, first Sep 30
- Thompson Falls, MT 59873 · last May 7, first Oct 4
- Saint Regis, MT 59866 · last —, first —
- Avery, ID 83802 · last May 12, first Sep 30
- Wallace, ID 83873 · last May 5, first Oct 2
- Murray, ID 83874 · last May 5, first Oct 2
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Saltese, MT?
- Frost is possible in any month at the nearest NOAA station (Haugan 1 W, MT), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Saltese, 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.