Frost dates for Ellicott 7s, CO
At Ellicott 7s, the median last spring frost (32°F) is May 6 and the median first fall frost is Oct 3, for a typical growing season of 149 days. For a 90% chance that the last frost has passed, wait until May 28. Nearby ZIP codes are in USDA hardiness zone 6a.
- May 6Last spring frost (median)50% chance of 32°F after this date
- May 28Safer planting date10% chance of 32°F after this date
- Oct 3First fall frost (median)50% chance of 32°F by this date
- 149 daysGrowing season (median)between 32°F freezes
Last spring frost dates
The chance that the temperature drops to the threshold after each date.
| Temperature | 90% chance later | 50% chance later | 10% chance later |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 3 | May 19 | Jun 9 |
| 32°F | Apr 21 | May 6 | May 28 |
| 28°F | Apr 8 | Apr 25 | May 12 |
| 24°F | Mar 25 | Apr 13 | May 2 |
First fall frost dates
The chance that the temperature has dropped to the threshold by each date.
| Temperature | 10% chance by | 50% chance by | 90% chance by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Sep 13 | Sep 25 | Oct 6 |
| 32°F | Sep 21 | Oct 3 | Oct 16 |
| 28°F | Sep 29 | Oct 12 | Oct 26 |
| 24°F | Oct 9 | Oct 21 | Nov 5 |
Growing season length
Days between the last spring and first fall freeze, as the length reached in 9, 5 and 1 out of 10 years.
| Temperature | 9 in 10 years at least | 5 in 10 years at least | 1 in 10 years at least |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | 103 days | 127 days | 150 days |
| 32°F | 126 days | 149 days | 168 days |
| 28°F | 148 days | 169 days | 190 days |
| 24°F | 167 days | 190 days | 213 days |
Chance of a freeze in any year
| Temperature | Chance per year |
|---|---|
| 36°F | 100% |
| 32°F | 100% |
| 28°F | 100% |
| 24°F | 100% |
ZIP codes whose closest station is this one
| ZIP | Hardiness zone | Avg. extreme low | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80930 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 12 km |
| 80928 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 12 km |
| 80864 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 19 km |
Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones shown here are the values published in the USDA-ARS / Oregon State University PRISM Group 2023 ZIP code tables, shown unaltered. For the official interactive map, visit planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
About this station
- NOAA station ID USC00052668, at 38.7403, -104.3994, elevation 1749 m (5,739 ft).
- Data quality: Estimated from nearby stations (2+ years), 10 years of freeze data.
- Average days per year at or below 32°F: 160.
- Frost risk changes over short distances. Valleys and low spots freeze earlier than hillsides and city centers.
Nearby weather stations
- Colorado Springs Muni Airport (26 km)
- Rush 1n (30 km)
- Cumbre Vista - Colorado Springs 1 (36 km)
- Eastonville 2 NNW (45 km)
- Black Forest 6wnw (47 km)
- Pueblo Mem Airport (51 km)
- Ruxton Park (51 km)
- WFO Pueblo (52 km)
Sources
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, annual/seasonal normals by station (version 1.0.1), file dated June 27, 2023; documentation.
- USDA Agricultural Research Service and PRISM Group, Oregon State University, 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map ZIP code tables (CONUS, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico), files dated November 17, 2023. Data © PRISM Group, Oregon State University, https://prism.oregonstate.edu, accessed November 1, 2026. Official map: planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer ZIP Code Tabulation Areas file, dated August 30, 2024 (ZIP centroids used to find the nearest station).
Freeze dates are 30-year probabilities, not forecasts. Check your local forecast before planting tender plants.