Frost dates for Torrington 29n, WY
At Torrington 29n, the median last spring frost (32°F) is May 17 and the median first fall frost is Sep 28, for a typical growing season of 133 days. For a 90% chance that the last frost has passed, wait until May 31. Nearby ZIP codes are in USDA hardiness zone 5a.
- May 17Last spring frost (median)50% chance of 32°F after this date
- May 31Safer planting date10% chance of 32°F after this date
- Sep 28First fall frost (median)50% chance of 32°F by this date
- 133 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 16 | May 29 | Jun 11 |
| 32°F | May 6 | May 17 | May 31 |
| 28°F | Apr 24 | May 6 | May 20 |
| 24°F | Apr 12 | Apr 27 | May 9 |
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 4 | Sep 19 | Oct 1 |
| 32°F | Sep 15 | Sep 28 | Oct 11 |
| 28°F | Sep 23 | Oct 7 | Oct 20 |
| 24°F | Sep 30 | Oct 16 | Oct 29 |
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 | 92 days | 112 days | 131 days |
| 32°F | 113 days | 133 days | 150 days |
| 28°F | 132 days | 152 days | 170 days |
| 24°F | 151 days | 171 days | 191 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82242 | 5a | -20 to -15°F | 18 km |
| 82219 | 5a | -20 to -15°F | 27 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 USC00488997, at 42.4881, -104.1564, elevation 1481 m (4,860 ft).
- Data quality: Standard (24+ years of data), 26 years of freeze data.
- Average days per year at or below 32°F: 187.
- Frost risk changes over short distances. Valleys and low spots freeze earlier than hillsides and city centers.
Nearby weather stations
- Lusk 2 SW (39 km)
- Lingle 2wsw (44 km)
- Old Fort Laramie (45 km)
- Torrington Exp. Farm (46 km)
- Whalen Dam Usbr (47 km)
- Torrington Muni Airport (47 km)
- Lusk 25ne (50 km)
- Guernsey Dam #2 (54 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.