Frost dates for 82732Wright, WY
The average last spring frost in Wright is May 25 and the average first fall frost is September 23, giving a typical growing season of about 120 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 25
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 23
- Growing season
- 120 days
Safer after Jun 8 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 8 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 210 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 24 · Jun 5 · Jun 21 | Aug 29 · Sep 12 · Sep 26 | 98 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 14 · May 25 · Jun 8 | Sep 8 · Sep 23 · Oct 5 | 120 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | May 1 · May 13 · May 26 | Sep 18 · Oct 2 · Oct 17 | 141 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Wright
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 24 – Jun 30 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jun 10 – Jun 3 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 24 – Jul 25 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 11 – Jun 9 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 24 – Jul 25 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 24 – Jun 13 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 10 – Jul 25 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 24 – Jul 25 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 10 – Jul 6 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 10 – Jun 3 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 24 – Jul 25 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 17 – Jul 10 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 24 – Jun 9 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 24 – Jun 24 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 9 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 11 – Jun 9 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 6 – May 10 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 11 – Jun 9 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 24 – Jun 3 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 23 – Jul 4 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 27 – Apr 24 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 14 – Jun 13 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 13 – Jul 14 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 24 – Jul 10 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 13 – Jul 30 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 17 – May 31 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 30 – Aug 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 24 – Jun 14 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 13 – Aug 14 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 11 – May 31 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 6 – Jul 14 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 25 – Jul 10 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 14 – Jun 29 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 13 – Oct 14 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 82732 is matched to the NOAA station Wright 12W, WY, 19.4 km away, at 5,020 ft elevation (40 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright 12W, WY (used) | 5,020 ft | May 25 | Sep 23 |
| Dillinger, WY | 4,310 ft | May 25 | Sep 17 |
| Rochelle 7Ene, WY | 4,239 ft | May 25 | Sep 14 |
| Dull Ctr 1Se, WY | 4,415 ft | May 15 | Sep 27 |
Frost dates near Wright
- Gillette, WY 82718 · last May 25, first Sep 23
- Linch, WY 82640 · last May 22, first Sep 22
- Rozet, WY 82727 · last May 22, first Sep 25
- Edgerton, WY 82635 · last May 22, first Sep 22
- Midwest, WY 82643 · last May 22, first Sep 22
- Upton, WY 82730 · last May 20, first Sep 23
- Kaycee, WY 82639 · last May 18, first Sep 25
- Osage, WY 82723 · last May 20, first Sep 23
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Wright, WY?
- For ZIP code 82732, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 25, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Wright 12W, WY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 8.
- When is the first frost in Wright, WY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 23. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 8, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 82732?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 120 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.