Frost dates for 80478Tabernash, CO
Frost is possible in any month near Tabernash, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Fraser, CO 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) | — | — | 13 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | — | — | 32 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 69 days | 100% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 80478 is matched to the NOAA station Fraser, CO, 5.6 km away, at 8,560 ft elevation (66 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraser, CO (used) | 8,560 ft | — | — |
| Grand Lake 6 Ssw, CO | 8,288 ft | Jun 13 | Sep 7 |
| Boulder 14 W, CO | 9,829 ft | Jun 21 | Sep 2 |
| Williams Fork Dam, CO | 7,618 ft | Jun 12 | Sep 10 |
Frost dates near Tabernash
- Fraser, CO 80442 · last —, first —
- Winter Park, CO 80482 · last Jun 21, first Sep 2
- Granby, CO 80446 · last Jun 13, first Sep 7
- Parshall, CO 80468 · last —, first —
- Hot Sulphur Springs, CO 80451 · last Jun 12, first Sep 10
- Grand Lake, CO 80447 · last —, first —
- Empire, CO 80438 · last May 30, first Sep 19
- Rollinsville, CO 80474 · last —, first —
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Tabernash, CO?
- Frost is possible in any month at the nearest NOAA station (Fraser, CO), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Tabernash, CO?
- 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.