Homelake, CO frost dates
Last spring frostJun 11median date
First fall frostSep 13median date
Growing season94 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone4bZone 4b
How Homelake compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Homelake falls between June 1 and June 25, a 24-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 1 and September 24.
- The median last frost is 31 days later than the Colorado median of May 11.
- Its 94-day growing season is longer than 11% of the 374 Colorado places with a regular frost season (state median 146 days).
- The last frost is 34 days later than the zone 4b median of May 8. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 4b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 229 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | June 1 |
| 50% (median) | June 11 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 25 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 1 |
| 50% (median) | September 13 |
| 90% (late) | September 24 |
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 Homelake, CO
Homelake, CO frost dates — last frost Jun 11, first frost Sep 13, zone 4b. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Mar 19 to Apr 2Transplant outside: May 14 to May 28
Start indoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16Transplant outside: Jun 25 to Jul 9
Start indoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16Transplant outside: Jun 25 to Jul 9
Start indoors: Apr 16 to Apr 30Transplant outside: Jun 18 to Jul 2
Start indoors: Apr 16 to Apr 30Transplant outside: May 21 to Jun 4Sow outdoors: May 14 to Jun 18Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 16
Start indoors: Apr 16 to Apr 30Transplant outside: May 14 to May 28Sow outdoors: May 14 to May 28Plant for fall: Jul 5 to Jul 26
Start indoors: Apr 16 to Apr 30Transplant outside: May 28 to Jun 11
Start indoors: Apr 16 to Apr 30Transplant outside: May 21 to Jun 4
Start indoors: Apr 16 to Apr 30Transplant outside: May 28 to Jun 11
Start indoors: Apr 30 to May 14Transplant outside: Jul 2 to Jul 16Sow outdoors: Jul 2 to Jul 16
Start indoors: Apr 30 to May 14Transplant outside: Jun 18 to Jul 2
Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to May 21
Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to May 21Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 9
Sow outdoors: May 7 to Jun 18Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Start indoors: May 14 to May 21Transplant outside: Jun 25 to Jul 2Sow outdoors: Jun 18 to Jul 2
Start indoors: May 14 to May 21Sow outdoors: Jun 18 to Jul 2
Start indoors: May 14 to May 21Sow outdoors: Jun 18 to Jul 2
Start indoors: May 14 to May 21Transplant outside: Jun 25 to Jul 9
Sow outdoors: May 21 to Jun 18
Sow outdoors: May 21 to Jun 18Plant for fall: Jul 5 to Jul 19
Sow outdoors: May 21 to Jun 11
Sow outdoors: May 28 to Jun 25
Sow outdoors: May 28 to Jun 18Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 9
Sow outdoors: Jun 18 to Jul 9
Sow outdoors: Jun 18 to Jul 2
Transplant outside: Jun 25 to Jul 16
Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Oct 4
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Homelake, CO
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | May 14 – May 28 | — | — |
| Peppers | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | Jun 25 – Jul 9 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | Jun 25 – Jul 9 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | Jun 18 – Jul 2 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | May 21 – Jun 4 | May 14 – Jun 18 | Jul 19 – Aug 16 |
| Kale | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | May 14 – May 28 | May 14 – May 28 | Jul 5 – Jul 26 |
| Broccoli | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | May 28 – Jun 11 | — | — |
| Cabbage | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | May 21 – Jun 4 | — | — |
| Cauliflower | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | May 28 – Jun 11 | — | — |
| Okra | Apr 30 – May 14 | Jul 2 – Jul 16 | Jul 2 – Jul 16 | — |
| Basil | Apr 30 – May 14 | Jun 18 – Jul 2 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 30 – May 21 | — |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 30 – May 21 | Jul 19 – Aug 9 |
| Radishes | — | — | May 7 – Jun 18 | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Cucumbers | May 14 – May 21 | Jun 25 – Jul 2 | Jun 18 – Jul 2 | — |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | May 14 – May 21 | — | Jun 18 – Jul 2 | — |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins Warning: Your frost-free season is about 94 days, which is tight for winter squash & pumpkins (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | May 14 – May 21 | — | Jun 18 – Jul 2 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon Warning: Your frost-free season is about 94 days, which is tight for melons & watermelon (85+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | May 14 – May 21 | Jun 25 – Jul 9 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | May 21 – Jun 18 | — |
| Beets | — | — | May 21 – Jun 18 | Jul 5 – Jul 19 |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 21 – Jun 11 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 28 – Jun 25 | — |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 28 – Jun 18 | Jul 19 – Aug 9 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Jun 18 – Jul 9 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Jun 18 – Jul 2 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes Warning: Your frost-free season is about 94 days, which is tight for sweet potatoes (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | — | Jun 25 – Jul 16 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Aug 30 – Oct 4 |
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 Monte Vista 2w, CO weather station, 8 km away (elevation 7,694 ft (2,345 m)).
Frost dates near Homelake
- Monte Vista Jun 11 · Sep 13
- Center May 24 · Sep 24
- Alamosa May 30 · Sep 17
- Hooper May 24 · Sep 24
- Mosca May 30 · Sep 17
- Del Norte May 23 · Sep 25
- Capulin Jun 6 · Sep 15
- La Jara May 28 · Sep 21
- Sanford May 28 · Sep 21
- Romeo May 28 · Sep 21
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Homelake, CO?
The median last spring frost in Homelake, CO is June 11. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 25, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Homelake, CO?
The median first fall frost is September 13, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 1.
How long is the growing season in Homelake, CO?
About 94 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Homelake, CO?
Homelake, CO is in USDA hardiness zone 4b.