Frost dates for 83832Genesee, ID
Frost is possible in any month near Genesee, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Moscow U Of I, 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) | — | — | 41 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | — | — | 85 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 27 · May 14 · Jun 8 | Sep 6 · Sep 23 · Oct 9 | 133 days | 100% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 83832 is matched to the NOAA station Moscow U Of I, ID, 17.5 km away, at 2,660 ft elevation (122 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow U Of I, ID (used) | 2,660 ft | — | — |
| Lewiston Nez Perce Co Ap, ID | 1,436 ft | Apr 6 | Oct 26 |
| Pullman Moscow Rgnl Ap, WA | 2,551 ft | Apr 29 | Oct 2 |
| Pullman 2 Nw, WA | 2,515 ft | May 6 | Sep 29 |
Frost dates near Genesee
- Uniontown, WA 99179 · last —, first —
- Juliaetta, ID 83535 · last Apr 6, first Oct 26
- Moscow, ID 83843 · last —, first —
- Colton, WA 99113 · last Apr 29, first Oct 2
- Lapwai, ID 83540 · last Apr 6, first Oct 26
- Clarkston, WA 99403 · last Apr 6, first Oct 26
- Troy, ID 83871 · last —, first —
- Lewiston, ID 83501 · last Apr 6, first Oct 26
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Genesee, ID?
- Frost is possible in any month at the nearest NOAA station (Moscow U Of I, ID), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Genesee, 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.