Recluse, WY frost dates
Last spring frostMay 21median date
First fall frostSep 23median date
Growing season125 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone5aZone 5a
How Recluse compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Recluse falls between May 9 and June 3, a 25-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 8 and October 5.
- The median last frost is the same as the Wyoming median of May 21.
- Its 125-day growing season is longer than 47% of the 153 Wyoming places with a regular frost season (state median 125 days).
- The last frost is 18 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 188 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 9 |
| 50% (median) | May 21 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 3 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 8 |
| 50% (median) | September 23 |
| 90% (late) | October 5 |
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 Recluse, WY
Recluse, WY frost dates — last frost May 21, first frost Sep 23, zone 5a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Transplant outside: Apr 23 to May 7
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Transplant outside: Jun 4 to Jun 18
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Transplant outside: Jun 4 to Jun 18
Start indoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Transplant outside: May 28 to Jun 11
Start indoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 14Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 28Plant for fall: Jul 29 to Aug 26
Start indoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Transplant outside: Apr 23 to May 7Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 7Plant for fall: Jul 15 to Aug 5
Start indoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Transplant outside: May 7 to May 21Plant for fall: Jun 17 to Jul 8
Start indoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 14Plant for fall: Jun 17 to Jul 8
Start indoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Transplant outside: May 7 to May 21Plant for fall: Jun 17 to Jul 8
Start indoors: Apr 9 to Apr 23Transplant outside: Jun 11 to Jun 25Sow outdoors: Jun 11 to Jun 25
Start indoors: Apr 9 to Apr 23Transplant outside: May 28 to Jun 11
Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Jul 1 to Jul 22
Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Jul 29 to Aug 19
Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to May 28Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 2
Start indoors: Apr 23 to Apr 30Transplant outside: Jun 4 to Jun 11Sow outdoors: May 28 to Jun 11Plant for fall: Jul 8 to Jul 22
Start indoors: Apr 23 to Apr 30Sow outdoors: May 28 to Jun 11Plant for fall: Jul 15 to Jul 29
Start indoors: Apr 23 to Apr 30Sow outdoors: May 28 to Jun 11
Start indoors: Apr 23 to Apr 30Transplant outside: Jun 4 to Jun 18
Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to May 28Plant for fall: Jul 1 to Jul 15
Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to May 28Plant for fall: Jul 15 to Jul 29
Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to May 21
Sow outdoors: May 7 to Jun 4Plant for fall: Jul 15 to Jul 29
Sow outdoors: May 7 to May 28Plant for fall: Jul 29 to Aug 19
Sow outdoors: May 28 to Jun 18Plant for fall: Jul 8 to Jul 22
Sow outdoors: May 28 to Jun 11
Transplant outside: Jun 4 to Jun 25
Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Oct 14
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Recluse, WY
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Apr 23 – May 7 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Jun 4 – Jun 18 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Jun 4 – Jun 18 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | May 28 – Jun 11 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | Apr 30 – May 14 | Apr 23 – May 28 | Jul 29 – Aug 26 |
| Kale | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | Apr 23 – May 7 | Apr 23 – May 7 | Jul 15 – Aug 5 |
| Broccoli | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | May 7 – May 21 | — | Jun 17 – Jul 8 |
| Cabbage | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | Apr 30 – May 14 | — | Jun 17 – Jul 8 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | May 7 – May 21 | — | Jun 17 – Jul 8 |
| Okra | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | Jun 11 – Jun 25 | Jun 11 – Jun 25 | — |
| Basil | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | May 28 – Jun 11 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 9 – Apr 30 | Jul 1 – Jul 22 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 9 – Apr 30 | Jul 29 – Aug 19 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 16 – May 28 | Aug 12 – Sep 2 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 23 – Apr 30 | Jun 4 – Jun 11 | May 28 – Jun 11 | Jul 8 – Jul 22 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 23 – Apr 30 | — | May 28 – Jun 11 | Jul 15 – Jul 29 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 23 – Apr 30 | — | May 28 – Jun 11 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 23 – Apr 30 | Jun 4 – Jun 18 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 30 – May 28 | Jul 1 – Jul 15 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 30 – May 28 | Jul 15 – Jul 29 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 30 – May 21 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 7 – Jun 4 | Jul 15 – Jul 29 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 7 – May 28 | Jul 29 – Aug 19 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 28 – Jun 18 | Jul 8 – Jul 22 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 28 – Jun 11 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Jun 4 – Jun 25 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 9 – Oct 14 |
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 Echeta 2 Nw, WY weather station, 35 km away (elevation 3,999 ft (1,219 m)).
Frost dates near Recluse
- Arvada May 14 · Sep 30
- Weston May 23 · Sep 18
- Leiter May 14 · Sep 30
- Clearmont May 24 · Sep 16
- Gillette May 15 · Oct 1
- Rozet May 15 · Oct 1
- Wyarno May 18 · Sep 24
- Banner May 24 · Sep 23
- Moorcroft May 23 · Sep 20
- Buffalo May 24 · Sep 21
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Recluse, WY?
The median last spring frost in Recluse, WY is May 21. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 3, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Recluse, WY?
The median first fall frost is September 23, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 8.
How long is the growing season in Recluse, WY?
About 125 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Recluse, WY?
Recluse, WY is in USDA hardiness zone 5a.