Frost dates for 83525Elk City, ID
Frost is possible in any month near Elk City, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Elk City 1Ne, ID station.
Frost is possible in any month. Even summer nights can drop to freezing at this station, so protect tender plants whenever cold nights are forecast.
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) | — | — | 28 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | — | — | 64 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | May 7 · May 22 · Jun 12 | Aug 22 · Sep 7 · Sep 23 | 105 days | 100% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 83525 is matched to the NOAA station Elk City 1Ne, ID, 6 km away, at 4,058 ft elevation (529 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk City 1Ne, ID (used) | 4,058 ft | — | — |
| Red River Rs, ID | 4,350 ft | — | — |
| Dixie N, ID | 5,740 ft | — | — |
| Dixie, ID | 5,620 ft | — | — |
Frost dates near Elk City
- Stites, ID 83552 · last Apr 30, first Oct 11
- Grangeville, ID 83530 · last May 9, first Oct 3
- Kooskia, ID 83539 · last Apr 16, first Oct 25
- Warren, ID 83671 · last —, first —
- White Bird, ID 83554 · last May 6, first Oct 9
- Fenn, ID 83531 · last May 9, first Oct 3
- Kamiah, ID 83536 · last Apr 29, first Oct 5
- Lucile, ID 83542 · last May 9, first Oct 3
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Elk City, ID?
- Frost is possible in any month at the nearest NOAA station (Elk City 1Ne, ID), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Elk City, ID?
- Frost is possible in any month at the nearest NOAA station.
- 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.