Mc Coy, CO frost dates
Last spring frostJun 14median date
First fall frostSep 11median date
Growing season89 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone5bZone 5b
How Mc Coy compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Mc Coy falls between June 1 and June 28, a 27-day window. The first fall frost falls between August 29 and September 23.
- The median last frost is 34 days later than the Colorado median of May 11.
- Its 89-day growing season is longer than 7% of the 374 Colorado places with a regular frost season (state median 146 days).
- The last frost is 44 days later than the zone 5b median of May 1. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 5b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 222 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | June 1 |
| 50% (median) | June 14 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 28 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | August 29 |
| 50% (median) | September 11 |
| 90% (late) | September 23 |
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 Mc Coy, CO
Mc Coy, CO frost dates — last frost Jun 14, first frost Sep 11, zone 5b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Transplant outside: May 17 to May 31
Start indoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19Transplant outside: Jun 28 to Jul 12
Start indoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19Transplant outside: Jun 28 to Jul 12
Start indoors: Apr 19 to May 3Transplant outside: Jun 21 to Jul 5
Start indoors: Apr 19 to May 3Transplant outside: May 24 to Jun 7Sow outdoors: May 17 to Jun 21Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Aug 14
Start indoors: Apr 19 to May 3Transplant outside: May 17 to May 31Sow outdoors: May 17 to May 31Plant for fall: Jul 3 to Jul 24
Start indoors: Apr 19 to May 3Transplant outside: May 31 to Jun 14
Start indoors: Apr 19 to May 3Transplant outside: May 24 to Jun 7
Start indoors: Apr 19 to May 3Transplant outside: May 31 to Jun 14
Start indoors: May 3 to May 17Transplant outside: Jul 5 to Jul 19Sow outdoors: Jul 5 to Jul 19
Start indoors: May 3 to May 17Transplant outside: Jun 21 to Jul 5
Sow outdoors: May 3 to May 24
Sow outdoors: May 3 to May 24Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Aug 7
Sow outdoors: May 10 to Jun 21Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 21
Start indoors: May 17 to May 24Transplant outside: Jun 28 to Jul 5Sow outdoors: Jun 21 to Jul 5
Start indoors: May 17 to May 24Sow outdoors: Jun 21 to Jul 5
Start indoors: May 17 to May 24Sow outdoors: Jun 21 to Jul 5
Start indoors: May 17 to May 24Transplant outside: Jun 28 to Jul 12
Sow outdoors: May 24 to Jun 21
Sow outdoors: May 24 to Jun 21
Sow outdoors: May 24 to Jun 14
Sow outdoors: May 31 to Jun 28
Sow outdoors: May 31 to Jun 21Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Aug 7
Sow outdoors: Jun 21 to Jul 12
Sow outdoors: Jun 21 to Jul 5
Transplant outside: Jun 28 to Jul 19
Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Oct 2
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Mc Coy, CO
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | May 17 – May 31 | — | — |
| Peppers | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | Jun 28 – Jul 12 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | Jun 28 – Jul 12 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Apr 19 – May 3 | Jun 21 – Jul 5 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 19 – May 3 | May 24 – Jun 7 | May 17 – Jun 21 | Jul 17 – Aug 14 |
| Kale | Apr 19 – May 3 | May 17 – May 31 | May 17 – May 31 | Jul 3 – Jul 24 |
| Broccoli | Apr 19 – May 3 | May 31 – Jun 14 | — | — |
| Cabbage | Apr 19 – May 3 | May 24 – Jun 7 | — | — |
| Cauliflower | Apr 19 – May 3 | May 31 – Jun 14 | — | — |
| Okra | May 3 – May 17 | Jul 5 – Jul 19 | Jul 5 – Jul 19 | — |
| Basil | May 3 – May 17 | Jun 21 – Jul 5 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | May 3 – May 24 | — |
| Spinach | — | — | May 3 – May 24 | Jul 17 – Aug 7 |
| Radishes | — | — | May 10 – Jun 21 | Jul 31 – Aug 21 |
| Cucumbers | May 17 – May 24 | Jun 28 – Jul 5 | Jun 21 – Jul 5 | — |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | May 17 – May 24 | — | Jun 21 – Jul 5 | — |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins Warning: Your frost-free season is about 89 days, which is tight for winter squash & pumpkins (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | May 17 – May 24 | — | Jun 21 – Jul 5 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon Warning: Your frost-free season is about 89 days, which is tight for melons & watermelon (85+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | May 17 – May 24 | Jun 28 – Jul 12 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | May 24 – Jun 21 | — |
| Beets | — | — | May 24 – Jun 21 | — |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 24 – Jun 14 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 31 – Jun 28 | — |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 31 – Jun 21 | Jul 17 – Aug 7 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Jun 21 – Jul 12 | — |
| Sweet Corn Warning: Your frost-free season is about 89 days, which is tight for sweet corn (80+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | — | — | Jun 21 – Jul 5 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes Warning: Your frost-free season is about 89 days, which is tight for sweet potatoes (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | — | Jun 28 – Jul 19 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Aug 28 – Oct 2 |
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 Yampa, CO weather station, 31 km away (elevation 7,858 ft (2,395 m)).
Frost dates near Mc Coy
- Bond Jun 6 · Sep 14
- Burns Jun 14 · Sep 11
- Toponas Jun 14 · Sep 11
- Wolcott Jun 21 · Sep 7
- Yampa Jun 14 · Sep 11
- Eagle frost any month
- Edwards Jun 21 · Sep 7
- Kremmling Jun 14 · Sep 5
- Gypsum May 1 · Oct 14
- Avon Jun 21 · Sep 7
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Mc Coy, CO?
The median last spring frost in Mc Coy, CO is June 14. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 28, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Mc Coy, CO?
The median first fall frost is September 11, with about a 10% chance of frost before August 29.
How long is the growing season in Mc Coy, CO?
About 89 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Mc Coy, CO?
Mc Coy, CO is in USDA hardiness zone 5b.