Frost Dates for Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America

Coordinates: 38.834, -104.821

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America typically occurs around Jun 7, and the first autumn air frost around Aug 22. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 76 days.

USDA Hardiness Zone

This location falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b, where the average annual extreme minimum temperature is -26.1 to -23.3°C (-15 to -10°F). This zone rating helps gardeners determine which perennial plants are likely to survive winter.

Temperature Overview

The coldest month is January, with an average low of -9°C (16°F). The warmest month is July, with an average high of 28°C (82°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): Jun 7 (last spring) to Aug 22 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): May 24 (last spring) to Sep 5 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): May 7 (last spring) to Sep 20 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone
USDA Growing Zone - 5b

... and the frost data for your area is ...

Current Risk Level: Unlikely (Safest)

for today based on past data only.

We predict a frost free growing season at your location from Jun 7 to Aug 22, which provides approximately 75 frost free days.

For the less tender plants, or if you are planning to protect your plants with fleece etc, your growing season could stretch from May 24 to Sep 5, which provides a total of 104 days for growing.

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  • Hard Ground Frost possible
  • Light Ground Frost possible
  • Air Frost possible
  • Safest (unlikely)
First and last frost dates by frost type
FirstLast
Air FrostAug 22Jun 7
Light Ground FrostSep 5May 24
Hard Ground FrostSep 20May 7

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