Yellow Pine, ID frost dates
Last spring frostJun 12median date
First fall frostSep 11median date
Growing season91 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone5aZone 5a
How Yellow Pine compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Yellow Pine falls between May 21 and July 5, a 45-day window. The first fall frost falls between August 26 and September 23.
- The median last frost is 29 days later than the Idaho median of May 14.
- Its 91-day growing season is longer than 8% of the 244 Idaho places with a regular frost season (state median 138 days).
- The last frost is 40 days later than the zone 5a median of May 3. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 5a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 206 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 21 |
| 50% (median) | June 12 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | July 5 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | August 26 |
| 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 Yellow Pine, ID
Yellow Pine, ID frost dates — last frost Jun 12, first frost Sep 11, zone 5a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3Transplant outside: May 15 to May 29
Start indoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17Transplant outside: Jun 26 to Jul 10
Start indoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17Transplant outside: Jun 26 to Jul 10
Start indoors: Apr 17 to May 1Transplant outside: Jun 19 to Jul 3
Start indoors: Apr 17 to May 1Transplant outside: May 22 to Jun 5Sow outdoors: May 15 to Jun 19Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Aug 14
Start indoors: Apr 17 to May 1Transplant outside: May 15 to May 29Sow outdoors: May 15 to May 29Plant for fall: Jul 3 to Jul 24
Start indoors: Apr 17 to May 1Transplant outside: May 29 to Jun 12
Start indoors: Apr 17 to May 1Transplant outside: May 22 to Jun 5
Start indoors: Apr 17 to May 1Transplant outside: May 29 to Jun 12
Start indoors: May 1 to May 15Transplant outside: Jul 3 to Jul 17Sow outdoors: Jul 3 to Jul 17
Start indoors: May 1 to May 15Transplant outside: Jun 19 to Jul 3
Sow outdoors: May 1 to May 22
Sow outdoors: May 1 to May 22Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Aug 7
Sow outdoors: May 8 to Jun 19Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 21
Start indoors: May 15 to May 22Transplant outside: Jun 26 to Jul 3Sow outdoors: Jun 19 to Jul 3
Start indoors: May 15 to May 22Sow outdoors: Jun 19 to Jul 3
Start indoors: May 15 to May 22Sow outdoors: Jun 19 to Jul 3
Start indoors: May 15 to May 22Transplant outside: Jun 26 to Jul 10
Sow outdoors: May 22 to Jun 19
Sow outdoors: May 22 to Jun 19
Sow outdoors: May 22 to Jun 12
Sow outdoors: May 29 to Jun 26
Sow outdoors: May 29 to Jun 19Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Aug 7
Sow outdoors: Jun 19 to Jul 10
Sow outdoors: Jun 19 to Jul 3
Transplant outside: Jun 26 to Jul 17
Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Oct 2
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Yellow Pine, ID
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | May 15 – May 29 | — | — |
| Peppers | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | Jun 26 – Jul 10 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | Jun 26 – Jul 10 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Apr 17 – May 1 | Jun 19 – Jul 3 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 17 – May 1 | May 22 – Jun 5 | May 15 – Jun 19 | Jul 17 – Aug 14 |
| Kale | Apr 17 – May 1 | May 15 – May 29 | May 15 – May 29 | Jul 3 – Jul 24 |
| Broccoli | Apr 17 – May 1 | May 29 – Jun 12 | — | — |
| Cabbage | Apr 17 – May 1 | May 22 – Jun 5 | — | — |
| Cauliflower | Apr 17 – May 1 | May 29 – Jun 12 | — | — |
| Okra | May 1 – May 15 | Jul 3 – Jul 17 | Jul 3 – Jul 17 | — |
| Basil | May 1 – May 15 | Jun 19 – Jul 3 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | May 1 – May 22 | — |
| Spinach | — | — | May 1 – May 22 | Jul 17 – Aug 7 |
| Radishes | — | — | May 8 – Jun 19 | Jul 31 – Aug 21 |
| Cucumbers | May 15 – May 22 | Jun 26 – Jul 3 | Jun 19 – Jul 3 | — |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | May 15 – May 22 | — | Jun 19 – Jul 3 | — |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins Warning: Your frost-free season is about 91 days, which is tight for winter squash & pumpkins (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | May 15 – May 22 | — | Jun 19 – Jul 3 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon Warning: Your frost-free season is about 91 days, which is tight for melons & watermelon (85+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | May 15 – May 22 | Jun 26 – Jul 10 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | May 22 – Jun 19 | — |
| Beets | — | — | May 22 – Jun 19 | — |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 22 – Jun 12 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 29 – Jun 26 | — |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 29 – Jun 19 | Jul 17 – Aug 7 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Jun 19 – Jul 10 | — |
| Sweet Corn Warning: Your frost-free season is about 91 days, which is tight for sweet corn (80+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | — | — | Jun 19 – Jul 3 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes Warning: Your frost-free season is about 91 days, which is tight for sweet potatoes (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | — | Jun 26 – Jul 17 | — | — |
| 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 Yellowpine, ID weather station, about 1 km away (elevation 5,049 ft (1,539 m)).
Frost dates near Yellow Pine
- Cascade frost any month
- Warren frost any month
- McCall Jun 10 · Sep 10
- Lake Fork Jun 22 · Sep 2
- Donnelly May 30 · Sep 19
- New Meadows frost any month
- Pollock May 6 · Oct 9
- Council May 10 · Oct 2
- Riggins May 6 · Oct 9
- Stanley frost any month
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Yellow Pine, ID?
The median last spring frost in Yellow Pine, ID is June 12. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after July 5, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Yellow Pine, ID?
The median first fall frost is September 11, with about a 10% chance of frost before August 26.
How long is the growing season in Yellow Pine, ID?
About 91 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Yellow Pine, ID?
Yellow Pine, ID is in USDA hardiness zone 5a.