Egnar, CO frost dates
Last spring frostJun 3median date
First fall frostSep 25median date
Growing season114 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Egnar compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Egnar falls between May 19 and June 19, a 31-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 12 and October 6.
- The median last frost is 23 days later than the Colorado median of May 11.
- Its 114-day growing season is longer than 21% of the 374 Colorado places with a regular frost season (state median 146 days).
- The last frost is 42 days later than the zone 6b median of Apr 22. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 6b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 197 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 19 |
| 50% (median) | June 3 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 19 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 12 |
| 50% (median) | September 25 |
| 90% (late) | October 6 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Egnar, CO
Egnar, CO frost dates — last frost Jun 3, first frost Sep 25, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25Transplant outside: May 6 to May 20
Start indoors: Mar 25 to Apr 8Transplant outside: Jun 17 to Jul 1
Start indoors: Mar 25 to Apr 8Transplant outside: Jun 17 to Jul 1
Start indoors: Apr 8 to Apr 22Transplant outside: Jun 10 to Jun 24
Start indoors: Apr 8 to Apr 22Transplant outside: May 13 to May 27Sow outdoors: May 6 to Jun 10Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 28
Start indoors: Apr 8 to Apr 22Transplant outside: May 6 to May 20Sow outdoors: May 6 to May 20Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Aug 7
Start indoors: Apr 8 to Apr 22Transplant outside: May 20 to Jun 3Plant for fall: Jun 19 to Jul 10
Start indoors: Apr 8 to Apr 22Transplant outside: May 13 to May 27Plant for fall: Jun 19 to Jul 10
Start indoors: Apr 8 to Apr 22Transplant outside: May 20 to Jun 3Plant for fall: Jun 19 to Jul 10
Start indoors: Apr 22 to May 6Transplant outside: Jun 24 to Jul 8Sow outdoors: Jun 24 to Jul 8
Start indoors: Apr 22 to May 6Transplant outside: Jun 10 to Jun 24
Sow outdoors: Apr 22 to May 13Plant for fall: Jul 3 to Jul 24
Sow outdoors: Apr 22 to May 13Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 21
Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to Jun 10Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Start indoors: May 6 to May 13Transplant outside: Jun 17 to Jun 24Sow outdoors: Jun 10 to Jun 24Plant for fall: Jul 10 to Jul 24
Start indoors: May 6 to May 13Sow outdoors: Jun 10 to Jun 24Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Jul 31
Start indoors: May 6 to May 13Sow outdoors: Jun 10 to Jun 24
Start indoors: May 6 to May 13Transplant outside: Jun 17 to Jul 1
Sow outdoors: May 13 to Jun 10Plant for fall: Jul 3 to Jul 17
Sow outdoors: May 13 to Jun 10Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Jul 31
Sow outdoors: May 13 to Jun 3
Sow outdoors: May 20 to Jun 17Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Jul 31
Sow outdoors: May 20 to Jun 10Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 21
Sow outdoors: Jun 10 to Jul 1
Sow outdoors: Jun 10 to Jun 24
Transplant outside: Jun 17 to Jul 8
Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 16
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Egnar, CO
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | May 6 – May 20 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | Jun 17 – Jul 1 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | Jun 17 – Jul 1 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | Jun 10 – Jun 24 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | May 13 – May 27 | May 6 – Jun 10 | Jul 31 – Aug 28 |
| Kale | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | May 6 – May 20 | May 6 – May 20 | Jul 17 – Aug 7 |
| Broccoli | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | May 20 – Jun 3 | — | Jun 19 – Jul 10 |
| Cabbage | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | May 13 – May 27 | — | Jun 19 – Jul 10 |
| Cauliflower | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | May 20 – Jun 3 | — | Jun 19 – Jul 10 |
| Okra | Apr 22 – May 6 | Jun 24 – Jul 8 | Jun 24 – Jul 8 | — |
| Basil | Apr 22 – May 6 | Jun 10 – Jun 24 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 22 – May 13 | Jul 3 – Jul 24 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 22 – May 13 | Jul 31 – Aug 21 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 29 – Jun 10 | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Cucumbers | May 6 – May 13 | Jun 17 – Jun 24 | Jun 10 – Jun 24 | Jul 10 – Jul 24 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | May 6 – May 13 | — | Jun 10 – Jun 24 | Jul 17 – Jul 31 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | May 6 – May 13 | — | Jun 10 – Jun 24 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | May 6 – May 13 | Jun 17 – Jul 1 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | May 13 – Jun 10 | Jul 3 – Jul 17 |
| Beets | — | — | May 13 – Jun 10 | Jul 17 – Jul 31 |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 13 – Jun 3 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 20 – Jun 17 | Jul 17 – Jul 31 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 20 – Jun 10 | Jul 31 – Aug 21 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Jun 10 – Jul 1 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Jun 10 – Jun 24 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Jun 17 – Jul 8 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 11 – Oct 16 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Northdale, CO weather station, 15 km away (elevation 6,680 ft (2,036 m)).
Frost dates near Egnar
- Dove Creek May 11 · Oct 12
- Cahone May 11 · Oct 12
- Bedrock May 11 · Oct 5
- Pleasant View May 17 · Oct 9
- Naturita Apr 26 · Oct 18
- Yellow Jacket May 17 · Oct 9
- Paradox May 11 · Oct 5
- Nucla Apr 26 · Oct 18
- Lewis May 15 · Oct 8
- Redvale May 25 · Oct 1
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Egnar, CO?
The median last spring frost in Egnar, CO is June 3. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 19, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Egnar, CO?
The median first fall frost is September 25, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 12.
How long is the growing season in Egnar, CO?
About 114 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Egnar, CO?
Egnar, CO is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.