Last frost date in Grand Junction, Colorado
April 14
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 1; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 28.
October 23
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 11.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Grand Junction WFO (USC00053486), 3.1 miles from Grand Junction, elevation 4,826 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 1 | Apr 14 | Apr 28 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 11 | Oct 23 | Nov 6 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 190
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 25 | Oct 14 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 14 | Oct 23 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 2 | Nov 2 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 117
What to plant now in Grand Junction
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 10 Grand Junction: April 14
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Grand Junction: October 23
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
- Fruita 10 mi · last frost Apr 27
- Rifle 53 mi · last frost May 11
- Montrose 57 mi · last frost Apr 28
- Glenwood Springs 73 mi · last frost May 13
- Durango 132 mi · last frost May 21
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