Shelley, ID frost dates
Last spring frostMay 23median date
First fall frostSep 20median date
Growing season120 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone5bZone 5b
How Shelley compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Shelley falls between May 7 and June 13, a 37-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 1 and October 4.
- The median last frost is 9 days later than the Idaho median of May 14.
- Its 120-day growing season is longer than 20% of the 244 Idaho places with a regular frost season (state median 138 days).
- The last frost is 22 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 182 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Idaho Falls, ID, 15 km away, the last frost here is 14 days later than there and the growing season is 25 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 7 |
| 50% (median) | May 23 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 13 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 1 |
| 50% (median) | September 20 |
| 90% (late) | October 4 |
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 Shelley, ID
Shelley, ID frost dates — last frost May 23, first frost Sep 20, zone 5b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 28 to Mar 14Transplant outside: Apr 25 to May 9
Start indoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28Transplant outside: Jun 6 to Jun 20
Start indoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28Transplant outside: Jun 6 to Jun 20
Start indoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11Transplant outside: May 30 to Jun 13
Start indoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11Transplant outside: May 2 to May 16Sow outdoors: Apr 25 to May 30Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11Transplant outside: Apr 25 to May 9Sow outdoors: Apr 25 to May 9Plant for fall: Jul 12 to Aug 2
Start indoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11Transplant outside: May 9 to May 23Plant for fall: Jun 14 to Jul 5
Start indoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11Transplant outside: May 2 to May 16Plant for fall: Jun 14 to Jul 5
Start indoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11Transplant outside: May 9 to May 23Plant for fall: Jun 14 to Jul 5
Start indoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25Transplant outside: Jun 13 to Jun 27Sow outdoors: Jun 13 to Jun 27
Start indoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25Transplant outside: May 30 to Jun 13
Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to May 2Plant for fall: Jun 28 to Jul 19
Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to May 2Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 16
Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to May 30Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Apr 25 to May 2Transplant outside: Jun 6 to Jun 13Sow outdoors: May 30 to Jun 13Plant for fall: Jul 5 to Jul 19
Start indoors: Apr 25 to May 2Sow outdoors: May 30 to Jun 13Plant for fall: Jul 12 to Jul 26
Start indoors: Apr 25 to May 2Sow outdoors: May 30 to Jun 13
Start indoors: Apr 25 to May 2Transplant outside: Jun 6 to Jun 20
Sow outdoors: May 2 to May 30Plant for fall: Jun 28 to Jul 12
Sow outdoors: May 2 to May 30Plant for fall: Jul 12 to Jul 26
Sow outdoors: May 2 to May 23
Sow outdoors: May 9 to Jun 6Plant for fall: Jul 12 to Jul 26
Sow outdoors: May 9 to May 30Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 16
Sow outdoors: May 30 to Jun 20Plant for fall: Jul 5 to Jul 19
Sow outdoors: May 30 to Jun 13
Transplant outside: Jun 6 to Jun 27
Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Oct 11
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Shelley, ID
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | Apr 25 – May 9 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Jun 6 – Jun 20 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Jun 6 – Jun 20 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | May 30 – Jun 13 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | May 2 – May 16 | Apr 25 – May 30 | Jul 26 – Aug 23 |
| Kale | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | Apr 25 – May 9 | Apr 25 – May 9 | Jul 12 – Aug 2 |
| Broccoli | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | May 9 – May 23 | — | Jun 14 – Jul 5 |
| Cabbage | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | May 2 – May 16 | — | Jun 14 – Jul 5 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | May 9 – May 23 | — | Jun 14 – Jul 5 |
| Okra | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | Jun 13 – Jun 27 | Jun 13 – Jun 27 | — |
| Basil | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | May 30 – Jun 13 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 11 – May 2 | Jun 28 – Jul 19 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 11 – May 2 | Jul 26 – Aug 16 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 18 – May 30 | Aug 9 – Aug 30 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 25 – May 2 | Jun 6 – Jun 13 | May 30 – Jun 13 | Jul 5 – Jul 19 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 25 – May 2 | — | May 30 – Jun 13 | Jul 12 – Jul 26 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 25 – May 2 | — | May 30 – Jun 13 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 25 – May 2 | Jun 6 – Jun 20 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | May 2 – May 30 | Jun 28 – Jul 12 |
| Beets | — | — | May 2 – May 30 | Jul 12 – Jul 26 |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 2 – May 23 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 9 – Jun 6 | Jul 12 – Jul 26 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 9 – May 30 | Jul 26 – Aug 16 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 30 – Jun 20 | Jul 5 – Jul 19 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 30 – Jun 13 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Jun 6 – Jun 27 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 6 – Oct 11 |
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 Idaho Falls Fanning Fld, ID weather station, 16 km away (elevation 4,728 ft (1,441 m)).
Frost dates near Shelley
- Basalt May 5 · Oct 3
- Firth May 5 · Oct 3
- Idaho Falls May 9 · Oct 1
- Iona May 9 · Oct 1
- Ucon May 9 · Oct 5
- Blackfoot May 5 · Oct 3
- Moreland May 5 · Oct 3
- Lewisville May 9 · Oct 5
- Rigby May 9 · Oct 5
- Roberts May 9 · Oct 5
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Shelley, ID?
The median last spring frost in Shelley, ID is May 23. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 13, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Shelley, ID?
The median first fall frost is September 20, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 1.
How long is the growing season in Shelley, ID?
About 120 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Shelley, ID?
Shelley, ID is in USDA hardiness zone 5b.