Pleasant View, CO frost dates
Last spring frostMay 17median date
First fall frostOct 9median date
Growing season145 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Pleasant View compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Pleasant View falls between April 29 and June 4, a 36-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 24 and October 24.
- The median last frost is 6 days later than the Colorado median of May 11.
- Its 145-day growing season is longer than 48% of the 374 Colorado places with a regular frost season (state median 146 days).
- The last frost is 25 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 173 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 29 |
| 50% (median) | May 17 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 4 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 24 |
| 50% (median) | October 9 |
| 90% (late) | October 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 Pleasant View, CO
Pleasant View, CO frost dates — last frost May 17, first frost Oct 9, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8Transplant outside: Apr 19 to May 3
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Transplant outside: May 31 to Jun 14
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Transplant outside: May 31 to Jun 14
Start indoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Transplant outside: May 24 to Jun 7
Start indoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Transplant outside: Apr 26 to May 10Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to May 24Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Transplant outside: Apr 19 to May 3Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to May 3Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 21
Start indoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Transplant outside: May 3 to May 17Plant for fall: Jul 3 to Jul 24
Start indoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Transplant outside: Apr 26 to May 10Plant for fall: Jul 3 to Jul 24
Start indoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Transplant outside: May 3 to May 17Plant for fall: Jul 3 to Jul 24
Start indoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19Transplant outside: Jun 7 to Jun 21Sow outdoors: Jun 7 to Jun 21
Start indoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19Transplant outside: May 24 to Jun 7
Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 26Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Aug 7
Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 26Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to May 24Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Apr 19 to Apr 26Transplant outside: May 31 to Jun 7Sow outdoors: May 24 to Jun 7Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 7
Start indoors: Apr 19 to Apr 26Sow outdoors: May 24 to Jun 7Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 14
Start indoors: Apr 19 to Apr 26Sow outdoors: May 24 to Jun 7
Start indoors: Apr 19 to Apr 26Transplant outside: May 31 to Jun 14
Sow outdoors: Apr 26 to May 24Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Jul 31
Sow outdoors: Apr 26 to May 24Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 14
Sow outdoors: Apr 26 to May 17
Sow outdoors: May 3 to May 31Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 14
Sow outdoors: May 3 to May 24Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Sow outdoors: May 24 to Jun 14Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 7
Sow outdoors: May 24 to Jun 7
Transplant outside: May 31 to Jun 21
Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 30
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Pleasant View, CO
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Apr 19 – May 3 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | May 31 – Jun 14 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | May 31 – Jun 14 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | May 24 – Jun 7 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | Apr 26 – May 10 | Apr 19 – May 24 | Aug 14 – Sep 11 |
| Kale | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | Apr 19 – May 3 | Apr 19 – May 3 | Jul 31 – Aug 21 |
| Broccoli | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | May 3 – May 17 | — | Jul 3 – Jul 24 |
| Cabbage | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | Apr 26 – May 10 | — | Jul 3 – Jul 24 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | May 3 – May 17 | — | Jul 3 – Jul 24 |
| Okra | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | Jun 7 – Jun 21 | Jun 7 – Jun 21 | — |
| Basil | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | May 24 – Jun 7 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 5 – Apr 26 | Jul 17 – Aug 7 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 5 – Apr 26 | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 12 – May 24 | Aug 28 – Sep 18 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 19 – Apr 26 | May 31 – Jun 7 | May 24 – Jun 7 | Jul 24 – Aug 7 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 19 – Apr 26 | — | May 24 – Jun 7 | Jul 31 – Aug 14 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 19 – Apr 26 | — | May 24 – Jun 7 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 19 – Apr 26 | May 31 – Jun 14 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 26 – May 24 | Jul 17 – Jul 31 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 26 – May 24 | Jul 31 – Aug 14 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 26 – May 17 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 3 – May 31 | Jul 31 – Aug 14 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 3 – May 24 | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 24 – Jun 14 | Jul 24 – Aug 7 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 24 – Jun 7 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 31 – Jun 21 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 25 – Oct 30 |
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 Yellow Jacket 2w, CO weather station, 9 km away (elevation 6,932 ft (2,113 m)).
Frost dates near Pleasant View
- Yellow Jacket May 17 · Oct 9
- Cahone May 11 · Oct 12
- Lewis May 15 · Oct 8
- Dove Creek May 11 · Oct 12
- Dolores May 12 · Oct 7
- Cortez May 12 · Oct 7
- Egnar Jun 3 · Sep 25
- Towaoc May 27 · Sep 28
- Mesa Verde National Park May 6 · Oct 14
- Mancos Jun 4 · Sep 24
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Pleasant View, CO?
The median last spring frost in Pleasant View, CO is May 17. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 4, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Pleasant View, CO?
The median first fall frost is October 9, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 24.
How long is the growing season in Pleasant View, CO?
About 145 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Pleasant View, CO?
Pleasant View, CO is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.