Last frost date in Colorado Springs, Colorado
May 3
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 22; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 15.
October 8
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 26.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Colorado Springs Muni AP (USW00093037), 5.6 miles from Colorado Springs, elevation 6,181 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Fountain, so its frost dates are the same as Colorado Springs's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 22 | May 3 | May 15 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 26 | Oct 8 | Oct 19 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 158
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 14 | Oct 1 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 3 | Oct 8 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 24 | Oct 16 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 160
What to plant now in Colorado Springs
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Colorado Springs: May 3
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Colorado Springs: October 8
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
- Monument 15 mi · last frost May 17
- Castle Rock 36 mi · last frost May 9
- Cañon City 38 mi · last frost May 4
- Pueblo 42 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Parker 44 mi · last frost May 9
Updated