Frost dates for 83119Fairview, WY
The average last spring frost in Fairview 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 233 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 83119 is matched to the NOAA station Afton, WY, 7 km away, at 6,248 ft elevation (37 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 Fairview
- Afton, WY 83110 · last Jun 20, first Sep 1
- Smoot, WY 83126 · last Jun 20, first Sep 1
- Grover, WY 83122 · last —, first —
- Auburn, WY 83111 · last Jun 20, first Sep 1
- Bedford, WY 83112 · last —, first —
- Thayne, WY 83127 · last —, first —
- Freedom, WY 83120 · last —, first —
- Georgetown, ID 83239 · last Jun 17, first Sep 3
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Fairview, WY?
- For ZIP code 83119, 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 Fairview, 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 83119?
- 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.