Frost dates for 81248Sargents, CO
Frost is possible in any month near Sargents, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Sargents, 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) | — | — | 33 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 61 days | 100% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 81248 is matched to the NOAA station Sargents, CO, 0.7 km away, at 8,460 ft elevation (18 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sargents, CO (used) | 8,460 ft | — | — |
| Cochetopa Creek, CO | 8,006 ft | Jun 21 | Sep 5 |
| Salida, CO | 7,160 ft | May 29 | Sep 20 |
| Saguache, CO | 7,701 ft | May 16 | Sep 28 |
Frost dates near Sargents
- Monarch, CO 81227 · last Jun 20, first Sep 8
- Parlin, CO 81239 · last Jun 20, first Sep 8
- Pitkin, CO 81241 · last Jun 20, first Sep 8
- Ohio City, CO 81237 · last Jun 20, first Sep 8
- Villa Grove, CO 81155 · last —, first —
- Poncha Springs, CO 81242 · last May 29, first Sep 20
- Salida, CO 81201 · last May 29, first Sep 20
- Saguache, CO 81149 · last May 16, first Sep 28
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Sargents, CO?
- Frost is possible in any month at the nearest NOAA station (Sargents, CO), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Sargents, 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.