Last frost date in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
June 9
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by May 25; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after June 24.
September 12
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by August 31.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Steamboat Springs (USC00057936), 0.9 miles from Steamboat Springs, elevation 6,866 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 25 | June 9 | June 24 |
| First frost in fall | Aug 31 | Sept 12 | Sept 24 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 93
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | — | — |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | June 9 | Sept 12 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | May 20 | Sept 23 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 233
What to plant now in Steamboat Springs
Nothing in USDA's planting table is in its window in Steamboat Springs right now, or opens in the next 45 days.
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around June 10 Steamboat Springs: June 9
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around September 10 Steamboat Springs: September 12
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
- Glenwood Springs 70 mi · last frost May 13
- Rifle 82 mi · last frost May 11
- Boulder 89 mi · last frost May 6
- Fort Collins 92 mi · last frost May 2
- Loveland 93 mi · last frost May 10
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