Last frost date in Boise City, Idaho

April 24

Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 4; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 9.

October 21

Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 5.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Boise Air Terminal (USW00024131), 2.3 miles from Boise City, elevation 2,814 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.

This station is also the nearest one for Kuna and Meridian, so their frost dates are the same as Boise City's.

What to plant now

Frost dates for Boise City, Idaho
Early yearAverageLate year
Last frost in springApr 4Apr 24May 9
First frost in fallOct 5Oct 21Nov 5

Frost-free days in an average year: 179

Light frost, frost and hard freeze in Boise City
Chance in a yearAverage last in springAverage first in fall
Light frost (36°F)Every yearMay 8Oct 8
Frost (32°F)Every yearApr 24Oct 21
Hard freeze (28°F)Every yearApr 2Oct 31

Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 108

What to plant now in Boise City

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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