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Frost and freeze probabilities
Freeze dates shift from year to year. Spring percentages describe the chance of a freeze after the stated date; fall percentages describe the chance of a freeze by that date. The 10% spring date is the cautious one: a later freeze happens about 1 year in 10.
These dates describe historical probabilities, not this year’s forecast or the earliest and latest possible freezes. Different weather stations or probability thresholds can produce different published dates for the same city.
Average first hard freeze in Cherry Hills Village
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 15, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Cherry Creek Dam. This is the 50% probability date, not a forecast for this year.
| Temperature | Last spring date 90% · 50% · 10% chance of a later freeze | First fall date 10% · 50% · 90% chance of an earlier freeze | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F frost possible | May 7 · May 18 · Jun 1 | Sep 18 · Sep 30 · Oct 12 | 132 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 26 · May 7 · May 21 | Sep 25 · Oct 8 · Oct 19 | 152 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Apr 11 · Apr 29 · May 10 | Sep 30 · Oct 15 · Oct 27 | 169 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Cherry Creek Dam
Average low temperature by month
Months with lows near or below freezing carry frost risk
Where these frost dates come from
The frost dates for Cherry Hills Village, CO come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Cherry Creek Dam (station USC00051547, elevation 5,647 ft), 6.2 mi from Cherry Hills Village. Local conditions (valleys, hilltops, distance to water, city heat) can shift frost dates by days or weeks. The hardiness zone is from the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (USDA ARS and Oregon State University PRISM). See our methodology.
Frost dates near Cherry Hills Village
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Village, CO | 2.5 mi | May 7 | Oct 8 |
| Englewood, CO | 2.5 mi | May 2 | Oct 11 |
| Sheridan, CO | 3.7 mi | May 2 | Oct 11 |
| Littleton, CO | 5.0 mi | May 2 | Oct 11 |
| Centennial, CO | 5.6 mi | May 5 | Oct 8 |
| Lone Tree, CO | 8.7 mi | May 5 | Oct 8 |
| Denver, CO | 9.3 mi | May 4 | Oct 8 |
| Lakewood, CO | 9.9 mi | May 3 | Oct 7 |
| Wheat Ridge, CO | 12 mi | May 5 | Oct 5 |
| Castle Pines, CO | 13 mi | May 9 | Oct 2 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Cherry Hills Village?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Cherry Hills Village is around May 7. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 21, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 26.
When is the first frost in Cherry Hills Village?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 8. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by September 25 and a 90% chance by October 19.
Can it frost in Cherry Hills Village after the last frost date?
Yes. Frost can form on clear, calm nights even when the air stays above 32°F. Temperatures of 36°F or lower, cold enough for frost on exposed plants, have a 50% chance of occurring after May 18.
What growing zone is Cherry Hills Village?
Cherry Hills Village is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a (average annual extreme minimum temperature −10 to −5°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 80113. See growing zones in Colorado.
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