Frost dates for 82433Meeteetse, WY
Frost is possible in any month near Meeteetse, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Sunshine 3Ne, WY 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) | — | — | 50 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | — | — | 80 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | May 13 · May 30 · Jun 15 | Sep 5 · Sep 18 · Oct 1 | 111 days | 100% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 82433 is matched to the NOAA station Sunshine 3Ne, WY, 13.4 km away, at 6,224 ft elevation (181 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine 3Ne, WY (used) | 6,224 ft | — | — |
| Cody 12Se, WY | 5,248 ft | May 24 | Sep 15 |
| Cody, WY | 5,280 ft | May 12 | Oct 1 |
| Cody 21 Sw, WY | 5,840 ft | May 29 | Sep 18 |
Frost dates near Meeteetse
- Cody, WY 82414 · last May 17, first Oct 3
- Wapiti, WY 82450 · last May 27, first Sep 25
- Burlington, WY 82411 · last May 12, first Sep 28
- Emblem, WY 82422 · last May 12, first Sep 28
- Otto, WY 82434 · last May 12, first Sep 28
- Ralston, WY 82440 · last May 15, first Sep 25
- Powell, WY 82435 · last May 19, first Sep 20
- Thermopolis, WY 82443 · last May 5, first Oct 5
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Meeteetse, WY?
- Frost is possible in any month at the nearest NOAA station (Sunshine 3Ne, WY), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Meeteetse, WY?
- 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.