Frost dates for 81632Edwards, CO
Frost is possible in any month near Edwards, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Meredith, 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) | — | — | 55 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 87 days | 100% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 81632 is matched to the NOAA station Meredith, CO, 32.4 km away, at 7,826 ft elevation (23 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meredith, CO (used) | 7,826 ft | — | — |
| Vail, CO | 8,305 ft | Jun 21 | Sep 7 |
| Green Mt Dam, CO | 7,741 ft | Jun 6 | Sep 14 |
| Climax, CO | 11,345 ft | — | — |
Frost dates near Edwards
- Wolcott, CO 81655 · last Jun 14, first Sep 5
- Avon, CO 81620 · last Jun 6, first Sep 14
- Vail, CO 81658 · last Jun 6, first Sep 14
- Eagle, CO 81631 · last —, first —
- Minturn, CO 81645 · last Jun 21, first Sep 7
- Red Cliff, CO 81649 · last Jun 21, first Sep 7
- Bond, CO 80423 · last Jun 14, first Sep 5
- Gypsum, CO 81637 · last May 13, first Oct 3
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Edwards, CO?
- Frost is possible in any month at the nearest NOAA station (Meredith, CO), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Edwards, 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.