Last frost date in Durango, Colorado
May 21
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by May 7; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after June 7.
October 2
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 19.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Durango (USC00052441), 2.1 miles from Durango, elevation 6,761 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | May 7 | May 21 | June 7 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 19 | Oct 2 | Oct 15 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 134
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | June 2 | Sept 25 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 21 | Oct 2 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | May 7 | Oct 12 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 180
What to plant now in Durango
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around May 20 Durango: May 21
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around September 30 Durango: October 2
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
- Montrose 83 mi · last frost Apr 28
- Grand Junction 132 mi · last frost Apr 14
- Fruita 139 mi · last frost Apr 27
- Rifle 157 mi · last frost May 11
- Glenwood Springs 160 mi · last frost May 13
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