Glade Park, CO frost dates
Last spring frostApr 26median date
First fall frostOct 16median date
Growing season173 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Glade Park compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Glade Park falls between April 9 and May 15, a 36-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 1 and November 3.
- The median last frost is 15 days earlier than the Colorado median of May 11.
- Its 173-day growing season is longer than 97% of the 374 Colorado places with a regular frost season (state median 146 days).
- The last frost is 4 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 128 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Grand Junction, CO, 23 km away, the last frost here is 3 days later than there and the growing season is 7 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 9 |
| 50% (median) | April 26 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 15 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 1 |
| 50% (median) | October 16 |
| 90% (late) | November 3 |
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 Glade Park, CO
Glade Park, CO frost dates — last frost Apr 26, first frost Oct 16, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Mar 1Transplant outside: May 10 to May 24
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Mar 1Transplant outside: May 10 to May 24
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 15Transplant outside: May 3 to May 17
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 15Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to May 3Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 15Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 15Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26Plant for fall: Jul 10 to Jul 31
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 15Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19Plant for fall: Jul 10 to Jul 31
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 15Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26Plant for fall: Jul 10 to Jul 31
Start indoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29Transplant outside: May 17 to May 31Sow outdoors: May 17 to May 31
Start indoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29Transplant outside: May 3 to May 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to May 3Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 25
Start indoors: Mar 29 to Apr 5Transplant outside: May 10 to May 17Sow outdoors: May 3 to May 17Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 14
Start indoors: Mar 29 to Apr 5Sow outdoors: May 3 to May 17Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 21
Start indoors: Mar 29 to Apr 5Sow outdoors: May 3 to May 17
Start indoors: Mar 29 to Apr 5Transplant outside: May 10 to May 24
Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to May 3Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 7
Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to May 3Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 21
Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 26
Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to May 10Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 21
Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to May 3Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: May 3 to May 24Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 14
Sow outdoors: May 3 to May 17
Transplant outside: May 10 to May 31
Plant for fall: Oct 2 to Nov 6
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Glade Park, CO
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | May 10 – May 24 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | May 10 – May 24 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | May 3 – May 17 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | Mar 29 – May 3 | Aug 21 – Sep 18 |
| Kale | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Broccoli | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — | Jul 10 – Jul 31 |
| Cabbage | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — | Jul 10 – Jul 31 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — | Jul 10 – Jul 31 |
| Okra | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | May 17 – May 31 | May 17 – May 31 | — |
| Basil | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | May 3 – May 17 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 15 – Apr 5 | Jul 24 – Aug 14 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 15 – Apr 5 | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 22 – May 3 | Sep 4 – Sep 25 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 29 – Apr 5 | May 10 – May 17 | May 3 – May 17 | Jul 31 – Aug 14 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 29 – Apr 5 | — | May 3 – May 17 | Aug 7 – Aug 21 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 29 – Apr 5 | — | May 3 – May 17 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 29 – Apr 5 | May 10 – May 24 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 5 – May 3 | Jul 24 – Aug 7 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 5 – May 3 | Aug 7 – Aug 21 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 5 – Apr 26 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 12 – May 10 | Aug 7 – Aug 21 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 12 – May 3 | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 3 – May 24 | Jul 31 – Aug 14 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 3 – May 17 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 10 – May 31 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 2 – Nov 6 |
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 Colorado Nm, CO weather station, 13 km away (elevation 5,781 ft (1,762 m)).
Frost dates near Glade Park
- Fruita Apr 27 · Oct 11
- Grand Junction Apr 23 · Oct 20
- Loma Apr 27 · Oct 11
- Clifton Apr 23 · Oct 20
- Mack Apr 27 · Oct 11
- Whitewater Apr 23 · Oct 20
- Palisade Apr 17 · Oct 26
- Gateway Apr 20 · Oct 21
- De Beque May 17 · Sep 30
- Mesa May 17 · Sep 30
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Glade Park, CO?
The median last spring frost in Glade Park, CO is April 26. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 15, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Glade Park, CO?
The median first fall frost is October 16, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 1.
How long is the growing season in Glade Park, CO?
About 173 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Glade Park, CO?
Glade Park, CO is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.