Frost dates for 83344Murtaugh, ID
The average last spring frost in Murtaugh is May 7 and the average first fall frost is October 5, giving a typical growing season of about 149 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 7
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 5
- Growing season
- 149 days
Safer after May 26 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 19 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 190 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 7 · May 25 · Jun 12 | Sep 6 · Sep 22 · Oct 6 | 119 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 24 · May 7 · May 26 | Sep 19 · Oct 5 · Oct 19 | 149 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 6 · Apr 23 · May 8 | Oct 2 · Oct 17 · Nov 1 | 176 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Murtaugh
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 6 – Jun 12 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 23 – Jun 15 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 6 – Jul 7 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 23 – May 22 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 6 – Jul 7 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 6 – Jun 25 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 23 – Jul 7 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 6 – Jul 7 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 23 – Jul 18 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 23 – Jun 15 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 6 – Jul 7 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 30 – Jun 22 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – May 22 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – Jun 6 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Mar 22 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 23 – May 22 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Apr 22 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 23 – May 22 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 5 – Jun 15 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Jul 16 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Apr 6 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 26 – Jun 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Jul 26 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – Jun 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Aug 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – May 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Aug 16 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – May 27 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Aug 26 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 23 – May 13 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 18 – Jul 26 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 7 – Jun 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 26 – Jul 11 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 25 – Oct 26 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 83344 is matched to the NOAA station Hazelton, ID, 13.4 km away, at 4,060 ft elevation (57 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelton, ID (used) | 4,060 ft | May 7 | Oct 5 |
| Twin Falls 6 E, ID | 3,960 ft | May 6 | Oct 3 |
| Twin Falls Sun Vly Rgnl Ap, ID | 4,151 ft | May 9 | Oct 4 |
| Twin Falls-Kmvt, ID | 3,670 ft | Apr 30 | Oct 9 |
Frost dates near Murtaugh
- Hansen, ID 83334 · last May 6, first Oct 3
- Hazelton, ID 83335 · last May 7, first Oct 5
- Eden, ID 83325 · last May 7, first Oct 5
- Kimberly, ID 83341 · last May 6, first Oct 3
- Twin Falls, ID 83303 · last Apr 30, first Oct 9
- Burley, ID 83318 · last May 7, first Oct 4
- Heyburn, ID 83336 · last May 7, first Oct 4
- Paul, ID 83347 · last May 6, first Oct 6
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Murtaugh, ID?
- For ZIP code 83344, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 7, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Hazelton, ID weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 26.
- When is the first frost in Murtaugh, ID?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 5. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 19, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 83344?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 149 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.