Frost dates for 82513Dubois, WY
Frost is possible in any month near Dubois, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Dubois, 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) | — | — | 42 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | — | — | 74 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | May 11 · May 25 · Jun 15 | Sep 1 · Sep 16 · Oct 1 | 112 days | 100% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 82513 is matched to the NOAA station Dubois, WY, 0.8 km away, at 6,955 ft elevation (338 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubois, WY (used) | 6,955 ft | — | — |
| Burris, WY | 6,125 ft | Jun 1 | Sep 14 |
| Darwin Rch, WY | 8,190 ft | — | — |
| Diversion Dam, WY | 5,578 ft | May 21 | Sep 20 |
Frost dates near Dubois
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- Bondurant, WY 82922 · last —, first —
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- Pinedale, WY 82941 · last —, first —
- Pavillion, WY 82523 · last May 14, first Sep 30
- Daniel, WY 83115 · last —, first —
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Dubois, WY?
- Frost is possible in any month at the nearest NOAA station (Dubois, WY), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Dubois, 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.