Frost dates for 83111Auburn, WY
The average last spring frost in Auburn is June 20 and the average first fall frost is September 1, giving a typical growing season of about 71 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Jun 20
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 1
- Growing season
- 71 days
Safer after Jul 7 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Aug 12 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 236 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) | — | — | 42 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jun 2 · Jun 20 · Jul 7 | Aug 12 · Sep 1 · Sep 15 | 71 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | May 10 · Jun 1 · Jun 20 | Aug 29 · Sep 13 · Sep 27 | 104 days | 100% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 83111 is matched to the NOAA station Afton, WY, 10 km away, at 6,248 ft elevation (215 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afton, WY (used) | 6,248 ft | Jun 20 | Sep 1 |
| Bedford 3 Se, WY | 6,355 ft | — | — |
| Soda Springs Ap, ID | 5,842 ft | — | — |
| Bern, ID | 5,964 ft | Jun 17 | Sep 3 |
Frost dates near Auburn
- Grover, WY 83122 · last —, first —
- Bedford, WY 83112 · last —, first —
- Afton, WY 83110 · last Jun 20, first Sep 1
- Fairview, WY 83119 · last Jun 20, first Sep 1
- Thayne, WY 83127 · last —, first —
- Smoot, WY 83126 · last Jun 20, first Sep 1
- Freedom, WY 83120 · last —, first —
- Etna, WY 83118 · last —, first —
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Auburn, WY?
- For ZIP code 83111, the average last spring frost (32°F) is June 20, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Afton, WY weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after July 7.
- When is the first frost in Auburn, WY?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 1. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by August 12, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 83111?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 71 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.