Frost dates for 82050Albin, WY
The average last spring frost in Albin is May 14 and the average first fall frost is October 2, giving a typical growing season of about 142 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 14
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 2
- Growing season
- 142 days
Safer after May 25 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 18 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 199 days
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) | May 13 · May 24 · Jun 5 | Sep 10 · Sep 24 · Oct 6 | 123 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 2 · May 14 · May 25 | Sep 18 · Oct 2 · Oct 16 | 142 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 19 · May 3 · May 16 | Sep 28 · Oct 11 · Oct 25 | 161 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Albin
Planting windows from the University of Maryland Extension calendar, shifted to your average frost dates. Use them as a starting point and adjust for seed packet instructions and local conditions.
| Crop | Task | Window |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors | Apr 13 – Jun 19 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 30 – Jun 12 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 13 – Jul 14 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 30 – May 29 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 13 – Jul 14 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 13 – Jun 22 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 30 – Jul 14 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 13 – Jul 14 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 30 – Jul 15 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 30 – Jun 12 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 13 – Jul 14 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 6 – Jun 29 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – May 29 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – Jun 13 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Mar 29 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 30 – May 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 26 – Apr 29 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 30 – May 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 2 – Jun 12 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Jul 13 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 13 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 23 – Jun 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Jul 23 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – Jun 29 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Aug 8 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – May 20 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 13 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – Jun 3 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Aug 23 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 30 – May 20 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 15 – Jul 23 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 14 – Jun 29 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 23 – Jul 8 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 22 – Oct 23 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 82050 is matched to the NOAA station Albin, WY, 5.6 km away, at 5,345 ft elevation (68 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albin, WY (used) | 5,345 ft | May 14 | Oct 2 |
| La Grange, WY | 4,590 ft | May 14 | Oct 1 |
| Harrisburg 12Wnw, NE | 4,550 ft | May 24 | Sep 20 |
| Pine Bluffs 5W, WY | 5,180 ft | May 16 | Sep 27 |
Frost dates near Albin
- Meriden, WY 82081 · last May 21, first Sep 21
- Lagrange, WY 82221 · last May 14, first Oct 1
- Pine Bluffs, WY 82082 · last May 16, first Sep 27
- Burns, WY 82053 · last May 16, first Sep 27
- Bushnell, NE 69128 · last May 15, first Sep 26
- Hillsdale, WY 82060 · last May 14, first Sep 26
- Harrisburg, NE 69345 · last May 24, first Sep 20
- Hawk Springs, WY 82217 · last May 15, first Sep 27
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Albin, WY?
- For ZIP code 82050, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 14, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Albin, WY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 25.
- When is the first frost in Albin, WY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 2. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 18, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 82050?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 142 days long.
- 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.