Last frost date in Cañon City, Colorado
May 4
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 24; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 18.
October 7
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 25.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Canon City (USC00051294), 1.3 miles from Cañon City, elevation 5,378 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 24 | May 4 | May 18 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 25 | Oct 7 | Oct 19 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 153
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 16 | Sept 28 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 4 | Oct 7 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 26 | Oct 17 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 144
What to plant now in Cañon City
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Cañon City: May 4
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Cañon City: October 7
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
Nearby in Colorado
- Pueblo 35 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Colorado Springs 38 mi · last frost May 3
- Monument 48 mi · last frost May 17
- Castle Rock 68 mi · last frost May 9
- Parker 77 mi · last frost May 9
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