Frost dates for 80905 — Colorado Springs, CO
Last spring frostJun 3median date
First fall frostSep 17median date
Growing season106 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6aZone 6a
How Colorado Springs compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Colorado Springs falls between May 21 and June 23, a 33-day window. The first fall frost falls between August 30 and September 30.
- The median last frost is 23 days later than the Colorado median of May 11.
- Its 106-day growing season is longer than 16% of the 374 Colorado places with a regular frost season (state median 146 days).
- The last frost is 35 days later than the zone 6a median of Apr 29. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 6a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 240 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Denver, CO, 101 km away, the last frost here is 34 days later than there and the growing season is 59 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 21 |
| 50% (median) | June 3 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 23 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | August 30 |
| 50% (median) | September 17 |
| 90% (late) | September 30 |
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 Colorado Springs, CO
Frost dates for 80905 — Colorado Springs, CO — last frost Jun 3, first frost Sep 17, zone 6a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25Transplant outside: May 6 to May 20
Start indoors: Mar 25 to Apr 8Transplant outside: Jun 17 to Jul 1
Start indoors: Mar 25 to Apr 8Transplant outside: Jun 17 to Jul 1
Start indoors: Apr 8 to Apr 22Transplant outside: Jun 10 to Jun 24
Start indoors: Apr 8 to Apr 22Transplant outside: May 13 to May 27Sow outdoors: May 6 to Jun 10Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 20
Start indoors: Apr 8 to Apr 22Transplant outside: May 6 to May 20Sow outdoors: May 6 to May 20Plant for fall: Jul 9 to Jul 30
Start indoors: Apr 8 to Apr 22Transplant outside: May 20 to Jun 3
Start indoors: Apr 8 to Apr 22Transplant outside: May 13 to May 27
Start indoors: Apr 8 to Apr 22Transplant outside: May 20 to Jun 3
Start indoors: Apr 22 to May 6Transplant outside: Jun 24 to Jul 8Sow outdoors: Jun 24 to Jul 8
Start indoors: Apr 22 to May 6Transplant outside: Jun 10 to Jun 24
Sow outdoors: Apr 22 to May 13Plant for fall: Jun 25 to Jul 16
Sow outdoors: Apr 22 to May 13Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 13
Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to Jun 10Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 27
Start indoors: May 6 to May 13Transplant outside: Jun 17 to Jun 24Sow outdoors: Jun 10 to Jun 24
Start indoors: May 6 to May 13Sow outdoors: Jun 10 to Jun 24Plant for fall: Jul 9 to Jul 23
Start indoors: May 6 to May 13Sow outdoors: Jun 10 to Jun 24
Start indoors: May 6 to May 13Transplant outside: Jun 17 to Jul 1
Sow outdoors: May 13 to Jun 10Plant for fall: Jun 25 to Jul 9
Sow outdoors: May 13 to Jun 10Plant for fall: Jul 9 to Jul 23
Sow outdoors: May 13 to Jun 3
Sow outdoors: May 20 to Jun 17Plant for fall: Jul 9 to Jul 23
Sow outdoors: May 20 to Jun 10Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 13
Sow outdoors: Jun 10 to Jul 1
Sow outdoors: Jun 10 to Jun 24
Transplant outside: Jun 17 to Jul 8
Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Oct 8
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Colorado Springs, CO
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | May 6 – May 20 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | Jun 17 – Jul 1 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | Jun 17 – Jul 1 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | Jun 10 – Jun 24 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | May 13 – May 27 | May 6 – Jun 10 | Jul 23 – Aug 20 |
| Kale | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | May 6 – May 20 | May 6 – May 20 | Jul 9 – Jul 30 |
| Broccoli | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | May 20 – Jun 3 | — | — |
| Cabbage | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | May 13 – May 27 | — | — |
| Cauliflower | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | May 20 – Jun 3 | — | — |
| Okra | Apr 22 – May 6 | Jun 24 – Jul 8 | Jun 24 – Jul 8 | — |
| Basil | Apr 22 – May 6 | Jun 10 – Jun 24 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 22 – May 13 | Jun 25 – Jul 16 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 22 – May 13 | Jul 23 – Aug 13 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 29 – Jun 10 | Aug 6 – Aug 27 |
| Cucumbers | May 6 – May 13 | Jun 17 – Jun 24 | Jun 10 – Jun 24 | — |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | May 6 – May 13 | — | Jun 10 – Jun 24 | Jul 9 – Jul 23 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins Warning: Your frost-free season is about 106 days, which is tight for winter squash & pumpkins (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | May 6 – May 13 | — | Jun 10 – Jun 24 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | May 6 – May 13 | Jun 17 – Jul 1 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | May 13 – Jun 10 | Jun 25 – Jul 9 |
| Beets | — | — | May 13 – Jun 10 | Jul 9 – Jul 23 |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 13 – Jun 3 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 20 – Jun 17 | Jul 9 – Jul 23 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 20 – Jun 10 | Jul 23 – Aug 13 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Jun 10 – Jul 1 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Jun 10 – Jun 24 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes Warning: Your frost-free season is about 106 days, which is tight for sweet potatoes (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | — | Jun 17 – Jul 8 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 3 – Oct 8 |
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 Ruxton Park, CO weather station, 12 km away (elevation 9,062 ft (2,762 m)).
ZIP codes in Colorado Springs: 80901 80902 80903 80904 80905 80906 80907 80908 80909 80910 80911 80912 80913 80914 80915 80916 80917 80918 80919 80920 80921 80922 80923 80924 80925 80926 80927 80928 80929 80930 80931 80932 80933 80934 80935 80936 80937 80938 80939 80941 80942 80944 80946 80947 80949 80950 80951 80960 80962 80970 80977 80995 80997
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Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Colorado Springs, CO?
The median last spring frost in Colorado Springs, CO is June 3. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 23, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Colorado Springs, CO?
The median first fall frost is September 17, with about a 10% chance of frost before August 30.
How long is the growing season in Colorado Springs, CO?
About 106 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Colorado Springs, CO?
Colorado Springs, CO is in USDA hardiness zone 6a.