Frost dates for 80488Steamboat Springs, CO
Frost is possible in any month near Steamboat Springs, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Spicer, 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) | — | — | 28 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | — | — | 53 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 83 days | 100% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 80488 is matched to the NOAA station Spicer, CO, 38.6 km away, at 8,385 ft elevation (130 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spicer, CO (used) | 8,385 ft | — | — |
| Steamboat Springs, CO | 6,866 ft | Jun 9 | Sep 12 |
| Hayden, CO | 6,467 ft | Jun 1 | Sep 20 |
| Walden, CO | 8,056 ft | — | — |
Frost dates near Steamboat Springs
- Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 · last Jun 9, first Sep 12
- Clark, CO 80428 · last Jun 9, first Sep 12
- Coalmont, CO 80430 · last —, first —
- Hayden, CO 81639 · last Jun 1, first Sep 20
- Oak Creek, CO 80467 · last Jun 14, first Sep 11
- Phippsburg, CO 80469 · last Jun 14, first Sep 11
- Walden, CO 80480 · last —, first —
- Cowdrey, CO 80434 · last —, first —
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Steamboat Springs, CO?
- Frost is possible in any month at the nearest NOAA station (Spicer, CO), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Steamboat Springs, 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.