Frost dates for 97626Fort Klamath, OR
Frost is possible in any month near Fort Klamath, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Chiloquin 12 Nw (Fort Klamath), OR 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) | — | — | 59 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | May 18 · Jun 10 · Jun 28 | Aug 27 · Sep 13 · Sep 30 | 93 days | 100% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 97626 is matched to the NOAA station Chiloquin 12 Nw (Fort Klamath), OR, 7.7 km away, at 4,180 ft elevation (33 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiloquin 12 Nw (Fort Klamath), OR (used) | 4,180 ft | — | — |
| Crater Lake Nps Hq, OR | 6,485 ft | — | — |
| Prospect 2 Sw, OR | 2,482 ft | May 19 | Oct 3 |
| Lost Creek Dam, OR | 1,580 ft | Apr 29 | Oct 17 |
Frost dates near Fort Klamath
- Chiloquin, OR 97624 · last —, first —
- Crater Lake, OR 97604 · last —, first —
- Prospect, OR 97536 · last May 19, first Oct 3
- Klamath Falls, OR 97601 · last Jun 9, first Sep 18
- Butte Falls, OR 97522 · last May 19, first Oct 3
- Sprague River, OR 97639 · last Jun 9, first Sep 18
- Keno, OR 97627 · last Jun 9, first Sep 18
- Chemult, OR 97731 · last —, first —
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Fort Klamath, OR?
- Frost is possible in any month at the nearest NOAA station (Chiloquin 12 Nw (Fort Klamath), OR), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Fort Klamath, OR?
- 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.