Frost dates for 83677Yellow Pine, ID
The average last spring frost in Yellow Pine is June 12 and the average first fall frost is September 11, giving a typical growing season of about 88 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Jun 12
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 11
- Growing season
- 88 days
Safer after Jul 5 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Aug 26 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 221 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) | — | — | 56 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 21 · Jun 12 · Jul 5 | Aug 26 · Sep 11 · Sep 23 | 88 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | May 2 · May 16 · Jun 7 | Sep 8 · Sep 24 · Oct 10 | 127 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Yellow Pine
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 12 – Jul 18 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jun 28 – May 22 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | May 12 – Jun 12 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jul 12 – Aug 12 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 29 – Jun 27 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jul 12 – Aug 12 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jul 12 – Jun 1 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 28 – Aug 12 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jul 12 – Aug 12 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 28 – Jun 24 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 28 – May 22 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jul 12 – Aug 12 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jul 5 – Jul 28 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 12 – Jun 27 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | May 12 – Jul 12 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 31 – Apr 27 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 29 – Jun 27 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 24 – May 28 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 29 – Jun 27 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 12 – May 22 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 11 – Jun 22 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 14 – May 12 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 12 – Jun 12 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 2 – Jun 1 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 1 – Jul 2 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 12 – Jul 28 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 1 – Jul 18 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 5 – Jun 18 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 18 – Jul 23 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 12 – Jul 2 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 1 – Aug 2 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 29 – Jun 18 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 25 – Jul 2 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jun 12 – Jul 28 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 2 – Jun 17 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 1 – Oct 2 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 83677 is matched to the NOAA station Yellowpine, ID, 0.8 km away, at 5,050 ft elevation (63 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowpine, ID (used) | 5,050 ft | Jun 12 | Sep 11 |
| Warren, ID | 5,907 ft | — | — |
| Middle Fork Lodge, ID | 4,480 ft | May 21 | Sep 18 |
| Mccall Ap, ID | 5,013 ft | Jun 10 | Sep 10 |
Frost dates near Yellow Pine
- Cascade, ID 83611 · last —, first —
- Warren, ID 83671 · last —, first —
- McCall, ID 83638 · last Jun 22, first Sep 2
- Lake Fork, ID 83635 · last Jun 10, first Sep 10
- Donnelly, ID 83615 · last May 30, first Sep 19
- New Meadows, ID 83654 · last —, first —
- Pollock, ID 83547 · last May 6, first Oct 9
- Council, ID 83612 · last May 10, first Oct 2
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Yellow Pine, ID?
- For ZIP code 83677, the average last spring frost (32°F) is June 12, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Yellowpine, ID weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after July 5.
- When is the first frost in Yellow Pine, ID?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 11. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by August 26, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 83677?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 88 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.