Frost dates for 80866Woodland Park, CO
Frost is possible in any month near Woodland Park, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Florissant Fossil Bed, 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) | — | — | 37 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | — | — | 68 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | May 24 · Jun 5 · Jun 25 | Sep 2 · Sep 14 · Sep 27 | 99 days | 100% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 80866 is matched to the NOAA station Florissant Fossil Bed, CO, 21.7 km away, at 8,402 ft elevation (79 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florissant Fossil Bed, CO (used) | 8,402 ft | — | — |
| Divide 4Nw, CO | 9,134 ft | Jun 1 | Sep 21 |
| Monument 3S, CO | 6,821 ft | May 17 | Oct 1 |
| Ruxton Park, CO | 9,060 ft | Jun 3 | Sep 17 |
Frost dates near Woodland Park
- Woodland Park, CO 80863 · last —, first —
- Green Mountain Falls, CO 80819 · last —, first —
- Divide, CO 80814 · last Jun 1, first Sep 21
- Cascade, CO 80809 · last May 14, first Oct 1
- Palmer Lake, CO 80133 · last May 14, first Oct 1
- Colorado Springs, CO 80919 · last May 3, first Oct 8
- Manitou Springs, CO 80829 · last May 3, first Oct 8
- Cripple Creek, CO 80813 · last May 26, first Sep 26
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Woodland Park, CO?
- Frost is possible in any month at the nearest NOAA station (Florissant Fossil Bed, CO), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Woodland Park, 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.