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Will it freeze in Colorado Springs in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Colorado Springs during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 34°F. Frost possible.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM MST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM MST.
3 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 34°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 33°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 34°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 38°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 39°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 39°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 38°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
Overnight lows from the National Weather Service forecast for this location. This covers the available forecast window, not the first freeze of the whole season. Frost can form above 32°F on clear, calm nights.
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 Colorado Springs
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 16, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. 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 3 · May 14 · May 26 | Sep 17 · Oct 1 · Oct 12 | 139 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 22 · May 3 · May 15 | Sep 26 · Oct 8 · Oct 19 | 158 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Apr 8 · Apr 24 · May 5 | Oct 4 · Oct 16 · Oct 29 | 176 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
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 Colorado Springs, CO come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (station USW00093037, elevation 6,181 ft), 5.5 mi from Colorado Springs. 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 Colorado Springs
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain, CO | 13 mi | May 3 | Oct 8 |
| Monument, CO | 15 mi | May 17 | Oct 1 |
| Woodland Park, CO | 19 mi | Jun 1 | Sep 21 |
| Castle Rock, CO | 35 mi | May 9 | Oct 2 |
| Cañon City, CO | 39 mi | May 4 | Oct 7 |
| Castle Pines, CO | 42 mi | May 9 | Oct 2 |
| Pueblo, CO | 42 mi | Apr 30 | Oct 9 |
| Parker, CO | 44 mi | May 9 | Oct 3 |
| Lone Tree, CO | 46 mi | May 5 | Oct 8 |
| Centennial, CO | 50 mi | May 5 | Oct 8 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Colorado Springs?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Colorado Springs is around May 3. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 15, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 22.
When is the first frost in Colorado Springs?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 8. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by September 26 and a 90% chance by October 19.
Can it frost in Colorado Springs 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 14.
What growing zone is Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs 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 80909. See growing zones in Colorado.
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