Frost dates for 82939Mountain View, WY
The average last spring frost in Mountain View 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 230 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 82939 is matched to the NOAA station Mtn View, WY, 3.6 km away, at 6,800 ft elevation (44 ft lower 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 |
| Manila, UT | 6,393 ft | May 22 | Sep 29 |
Frost dates near Mountain View
- Fort Bridger, WY 82933 · last Jun 14, first Sep 9
- Lyman, WY 82937 · last Jun 14, first Sep 9
- Robertson, WY 82944 · last Jun 11, first Sep 18
- Lonetree, WY 82936 · last May 25, first Sep 27
- Mc Kinnon, WY 82938 · last May 22, first Sep 29
- Evanston, WY 82931 · last Jun 12, first Sep 12
- Granger, WY 82934 · last May 24, first Sep 22
- Little America, WY 82929 · last May 24, first Sep 22
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Mountain View, WY?
- For ZIP code 82939, 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 Mountain View, 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 82939?
- 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.