Last frost date in Lakewood, Colorado
May 3
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 19; 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 24.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Lakewood (USC00054762), 3.5 miles from Lakewood, elevation 5,640 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Golden, so its frost dates are the same as Lakewood's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 19 | May 3 | May 18 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 24 | Oct 7 | Oct 21 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 155
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 14 | Sept 30 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 3 | Oct 7 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 22 | Oct 16 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 154
What to plant now in Lakewood
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Lakewood: May 3
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Lakewood: 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
- Littleton 9 mi · last frost May 2
- Arvada 9 mi · last frost May 5
- Denver 13 mi · last frost May 4
- Centennial 15 mi · last frost May 5
- Thornton 18 mi · last frost May 2
Updated