Last frost date in Jerome, Idaho

May 2

Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 15; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 30.

October 14

Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 30.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Jerome (USC00104670), 1 miles from Jerome, elevation 3,740 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.

What to plant now

Frost dates for Jerome, Idaho
Early yearAverageLate year
Last frost in springApr 15May 2May 30
First frost in fallSept 30Oct 14Oct 29

Frost-free days in an average year: 166

Light frost, frost and hard freeze in Jerome
Chance in a yearAverage last in springAverage first in fall
Light frost (36°F)Every yearMay 15Oct 3
Frost (32°F)Every yearMay 2Oct 14
Hard freeze (28°F)Every yearApr 14Oct 27

Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 153

What to plant now in Jerome

Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.

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