Frost dates for 83424Felt, ID
The average last spring frost in Felt is June 15 and the average first fall frost is September 7, giving a typical growing season of about 85 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Jun 15
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 7
- Growing season
- 85 days
Safer after Jun 29 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Aug 24 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 226 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) | — | — | 57 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 24 · Jun 15 · Jun 29 | Aug 24 · Sep 7 · Sep 23 | 85 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | May 5 · May 21 · Jun 14 | Sep 3 · Sep 20 · Oct 5 | 117 days | 100% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 83424 is matched to the NOAA station Tetonia Exp Stn, ID, 7.2 km away, at 6,170 ft elevation (150 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tetonia Exp Stn, ID (used) | 6,170 ft | Jun 15 | Sep 7 |
| Alta 1 Nnw, WY | 6,440 ft | Jun 14 | Sep 11 |
| Driggs, ID | 6,120 ft | Jun 13 | Sep 9 |
| Ashton 1N, ID | 5,212 ft | May 21 | Sep 21 |
Frost dates near Felt
- Tetonia, ID 83452 · last Jun 13, first Sep 9
- Driggs, ID 83422 · last Jun 13, first Sep 9
- Alta, WY 83414 · last —, first —
- Ashton, ID 83420 · last May 21, first Sep 21
- Victor, ID 83455 · last Jun 13, first Sep 9
- Chester, ID 83421 · last May 21, first Sep 21
- Newdale, ID 83436 · last May 17, first Sep 22
- Teton, ID 83451 · last May 17, first Sep 22
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Felt, ID?
- For ZIP code 83424, the average last spring frost (32°F) is June 15, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Tetonia Exp Stn, ID weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 29.
- When is the first frost in Felt, ID?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 7. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by August 24, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 83424?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 85 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.