Frost dates for 83435Monteview, ID
The average last spring frost in Monteview is June 12 and the average first fall frost is September 7, giving a typical growing season of about 87 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Jun 12
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 7
- Growing season
- 87 days
Safer after Jun 30 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Aug 25 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 228 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) | — | — | 62 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 21 · Jun 12 · Jun 30 | Aug 25 · Sep 7 · Sep 21 | 87 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | May 2 · May 18 · Jun 11 | Sep 3 · Sep 19 · Oct 4 | 121 days | 100% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 83435 is matched to the NOAA station Monteview, ID, 5 km away, at 4,815 ft elevation (22 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monteview, ID (used) | 4,815 ft | Jun 12 | Sep 7 |
| Hamer 4 Nw, ID | 4,790 ft | Jun 3 | Sep 11 |
| Small 6N, ID | 5,740 ft | Jun 5 | Sep 20 |
| Howe, ID | 4,820 ft | May 24 | Sep 14 |
Frost dates near Monteview
- Terreton, ID 83450 · last Jun 3, first Sep 11
- Dubois, ID 83423 · last May 18, first Sep 30
- Hamer, ID 83425 · last Jun 3, first Sep 11
- Howe, ID 83244 · last May 24, first Sep 14
- Roberts, ID 83444 · last May 23, first Sep 20
- Spencer, ID 83446 · last May 18, first Sep 30
- Menan, ID 83434 · last May 15, first Sep 23
- Lewisville, ID 83431 · last May 9, first Oct 1
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Monteview, ID?
- For ZIP code 83435, the average last spring frost (32°F) is June 12, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Monteview, ID weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 30.
- When is the first frost in Monteview, ID?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 7. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by August 25, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 83435?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 87 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.