Frost dates for John Martin Dam, CO
At John Martin Dam, the median last spring frost (32°F) is Apr 24 and the median first fall frost is Oct 15, for a typical growing season of 172 days. For a 90% chance that the last frost has passed, wait until May 8. Nearby ZIP codes are in USDA hardiness zone 6a.
- Apr 24Last spring frost (median)50% chance of 32°F after this date
- May 8Safer planting date10% chance of 32°F after this date
- Oct 15First fall frost (median)50% chance of 32°F by this date
- 172 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 | Apr 20 | May 5 | May 19 |
| 32°F | Apr 9 | Apr 24 | May 8 |
| 28°F | Mar 26 | Apr 11 | Apr 27 |
| 24°F | Mar 14 | Apr 1 | Apr 17 |
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 26 | Oct 7 | Oct 19 |
| 32°F | Oct 2 | Oct 15 | Oct 26 |
| 28°F | Oct 11 | Oct 23 | Nov 4 |
| 24°F | Oct 19 | Nov 1 | Nov 14 |
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 | 137 days | 154 days | 171 days |
| 32°F | 152 days | 172 days | 189 days |
| 28°F | 173 days | 193 days | 213 days |
| 24°F | 193 days | 213 days | 234 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81057 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 7 km |
| 81092 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 17 km |
| 81044 | 6a | -10 to -5°F | 23 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 USC00054388, at 38.0633, -102.9297, elevation 1162 m (3,814 ft).
- Data quality: Representative (10+ years), 23 years of freeze data.
- Average days per year at or below 32°F: 153.
- Frost risk changes over short distances. Valleys and low spots freeze earlier than hillsides and city centers.
Nearby weather stations
- Lamar Muni Airport (21 km)
- Las Animas (25 km)
- Lamar (26 km)
- Eads (48 km)
- La Junta Muni Airport (51 km)
- Cheraw 1 N (51 km)
- La Junta (55 km)
- La Junta 20 S (59 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.