Vida, MT frost dates
Last spring frostMay 16median date
First fall frostSep 22median date
Growing season129 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone4aZone 4a
How Vida compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Vida falls between May 2 and May 31, a 29-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 10 and October 4.
- The median last frost is 3 days earlier than the Montana median of May 19.
- Its 129-day growing season is longer than 57% of the 325 Montana places with a regular frost season (state median 125 days).
- The last frost is 4 days later than the zone 4a median of May 12. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 4a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 183 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 2 |
| 50% (median) | May 16 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 31 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 10 |
| 50% (median) | September 22 |
| 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 Vida, MT
Vida, MT frost dates — last frost May 16, first frost Sep 22, zone 4a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 21 to Mar 7Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Transplant outside: May 30 to Jun 13
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Transplant outside: May 30 to Jun 13
Start indoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4Transplant outside: May 23 to Jun 6
Start indoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4Transplant outside: Apr 25 to May 9Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to May 23Plant for fall: Jul 28 to Aug 25
Start indoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to May 2Plant for fall: Jul 14 to Aug 4
Start indoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4Transplant outside: May 2 to May 16Plant for fall: Jun 16 to Jul 7
Start indoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4Transplant outside: Apr 25 to May 9Plant for fall: Jun 16 to Jul 7
Start indoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4Transplant outside: May 2 to May 16Plant for fall: Jun 16 to Jul 7
Start indoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18Transplant outside: Jun 6 to Jun 20Sow outdoors: Jun 6 to Jun 20
Start indoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18Transplant outside: May 23 to Jun 6
Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Apr 25Plant for fall: Jun 30 to Jul 21
Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Apr 25Plant for fall: Jul 28 to Aug 18
Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to May 23Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Apr 18 to Apr 25Transplant outside: May 30 to Jun 6Sow outdoors: May 23 to Jun 6Plant for fall: Jul 7 to Jul 21
Start indoors: Apr 18 to Apr 25Sow outdoors: May 23 to Jun 6Plant for fall: Jul 14 to Jul 28
Start indoors: Apr 18 to Apr 25Sow outdoors: May 23 to Jun 6
Start indoors: Apr 18 to Apr 25Transplant outside: May 30 to Jun 13
Sow outdoors: Apr 25 to May 23Plant for fall: Jun 30 to Jul 14
Sow outdoors: Apr 25 to May 23Plant for fall: Jul 14 to Jul 28
Sow outdoors: Apr 25 to May 16
Sow outdoors: May 2 to May 30Plant for fall: Jul 14 to Jul 28
Sow outdoors: May 2 to May 23Plant for fall: Jul 28 to Aug 18
Sow outdoors: May 23 to Jun 13Plant for fall: Jul 7 to Jul 21
Sow outdoors: May 23 to Jun 6
Transplant outside: May 30 to Jun 20
Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Oct 13
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Vida, MT
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Apr 18 – May 2 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | May 30 – Jun 13 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | May 30 – Jun 13 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | May 23 – Jun 6 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Apr 25 – May 9 | Apr 18 – May 23 | Jul 28 – Aug 25 |
| Kale | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Apr 18 – May 2 | Apr 18 – May 2 | Jul 14 – Aug 4 |
| Broccoli | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | May 2 – May 16 | — | Jun 16 – Jul 7 |
| Cabbage | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Apr 25 – May 9 | — | Jun 16 – Jul 7 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | May 2 – May 16 | — | Jun 16 – Jul 7 |
| Okra | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | Jun 6 – Jun 20 | Jun 6 – Jun 20 | — |
| Basil | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | May 23 – Jun 6 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 4 – Apr 25 | Jun 30 – Jul 21 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 4 – Apr 25 | Jul 28 – Aug 18 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 11 – May 23 | Aug 11 – Sep 1 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 18 – Apr 25 | May 30 – Jun 6 | May 23 – Jun 6 | Jul 7 – Jul 21 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 18 – Apr 25 | — | May 23 – Jun 6 | Jul 14 – Jul 28 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 18 – Apr 25 | — | May 23 – Jun 6 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 18 – Apr 25 | May 30 – Jun 13 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 25 – May 23 | Jun 30 – Jul 14 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 25 – May 23 | Jul 14 – Jul 28 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 25 – May 16 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 2 – May 30 | Jul 14 – Jul 28 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 2 – May 23 | Jul 28 – Aug 18 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 23 – Jun 13 | Jul 7 – Jul 21 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 23 – Jun 6 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 30 – Jun 20 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 8 – Oct 13 |
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 Vida 6 Ne, MT weather station, 11 km away (elevation 2,283 ft (696 m)).
Frost dates near Vida
- Wolf Point May 8 · Sep 28
- Poplar May 24 · Sep 14
- Richey May 16 · Sep 22
- Circle May 17 · Sep 22
- Bloomfield May 3 · Oct 4
- Brockton May 24 · Sep 14
- Frazer May 12 · Sep 24
- Lambert May 11 · Sep 27
- Brockway May 20 · Sep 19
- Nashua May 12 · Sep 24
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Vida, MT?
The median last spring frost in Vida, MT is May 16. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 31, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Vida, MT?
The median first fall frost is September 22, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 10.
How long is the growing season in Vida, MT?
About 129 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Vida, MT?
Vida, MT is in USDA hardiness zone 4a.