Frost dates for 82937Lyman, WY
The average last spring frost in Lyman is June 14 and the average first fall frost is September 9, giving a typical growing season of about 84 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Jun 14
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 9
- Growing season
- 84 days
Safer after Jul 1 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Aug 23 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 223 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) | — | — | 60 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 31 · Jun 14 · Jul 1 | Aug 23 · Sep 9 · Sep 21 | 84 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | May 15 · May 30 · Jun 17 | Sep 5 · Sep 20 · Oct 1 | 109 days | 100% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 82937 is matched to the NOAA station Mtn View, WY, 8 km away, at 6,800 ft elevation (94 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mtn View, WY (used) | 6,800 ft | Jun 14 | Sep 9 |
| Church Buttes Gas Plt, WY | 7,079 ft | May 25 | Sep 27 |
| Evanston 1 E, WY | 6,825 ft | Jun 12 | Sep 12 |
| Kemmerer 2N, WY | 6,937 ft | — | — |
Frost dates near Lyman
- Fort Bridger, WY 82933 · last Jun 14, first Sep 9
- Mountain View, WY 82939 · last Jun 14, first Sep 9
- Robertson, WY 82944 · last Jun 11, first Sep 18
- Lonetree, WY 82936 · last May 25, first Sep 27
- Granger, WY 82934 · last May 24, first Sep 22
- Little America, WY 82929 · last May 24, first Sep 22
- Mc Kinnon, WY 82938 · last May 22, first Sep 29
- Opal, WY 83124 · last —, first —
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Lyman, WY?
- For ZIP code 82937, the average last spring frost (32°F) is June 14, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Mtn View, WY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after July 1.
- When is the first frost in Lyman, WY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 9. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by August 23, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 82937?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 84 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.