Frost dates for 83635Lake Fork, ID
The average last spring frost in Lake Fork is June 10 and the average first fall frost is September 10, giving a typical growing season of about 93 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Jun 10
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 10
- Growing season
- 93 days
Safer after Jun 28 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Aug 29 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 219 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) | — | — | 63 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 21 · Jun 10 · Jun 28 | Aug 29 · Sep 10 · Sep 25 | 93 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 30 · May 15 · Jun 6 | Sep 10 · Sep 25 · Oct 9 | 130 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Lake Fork
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 | May 10 – Jul 16 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jun 26 – May 21 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | May 10 – Jun 10 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jul 10 – Aug 10 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 27 – Jun 25 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jul 10 – Aug 10 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jul 10 – May 31 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 26 – Aug 10 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jul 10 – Aug 10 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 26 – Jun 23 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 26 – May 21 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jul 10 – Aug 10 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jul 3 – Jul 26 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 10 – Jun 25 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | May 10 – Jul 10 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 29 – Apr 25 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 27 – Jun 25 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 22 – May 26 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 27 – Jun 25 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 11 – May 21 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 10 – Jun 21 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 12 – May 10 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 10 – Jun 10 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 1 – May 31 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | May 31 – Jul 1 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 10 – Jul 26 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 31 – Jul 17 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 3 – Jun 16 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 17 – Jul 22 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 10 – Jun 30 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 31 – Aug 1 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 27 – Jun 16 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 24 – Jul 1 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jun 10 – Jul 26 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 1 – Jun 16 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Aug 31 – Oct 1 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 83635 is matched to the NOAA station Mccall Ap, ID, 6.4 km away, at 5,013 ft elevation (36 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccall Ap, ID (used) | 5,013 ft | Jun 10 | Sep 10 |
| Mccall, ID | 5,025 ft | Jun 22 | Sep 2 |
| New Meadows Rs, ID | 3,862 ft | — | — |
| Council, ID | 2,943 ft | May 10 | Oct 2 |
Frost dates near Lake Fork
- McCall, ID 83638 · last Jun 22, first Sep 2
- Donnelly, ID 83615 · last May 30, first Sep 19
- New Meadows, ID 83654 · last —, first —
- Council, ID 83612 · last May 10, first Oct 2
- Mesa, ID 83643 · last May 10, first Oct 2
- Cascade, ID 83611 · last —, first —
- Indian Valley, ID 83632 · last May 15, first Sep 27
- Yellow Pine, ID 83677 · last Jun 12, first Sep 11
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Lake Fork, ID?
- For ZIP code 83635, the average last spring frost (32°F) is June 10, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Mccall Ap, ID weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 28.
- When is the first frost in Lake Fork, ID?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 10. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by August 29, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 83635?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 93 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.