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Will it freeze in Durango in the next 7 nights?
The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Tonight: 32°F (Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM MST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM MST).
Tonight: forecast low 32°F. Freeze.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM MST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM MST.
7 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 32°F Freeze · Mostly Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 31°F Freeze · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 32°F Freeze · Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 33°F Frost possible · Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 34°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 34°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Wed, Nov 11 34°F Frost possible · 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 Durango
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 12, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Durango. 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 20 · Jun 2 · Jun 19 | Sep 11 · Sep 25 · Oct 5 | 113 days |
| 32°F freeze | May 7 · May 21 · Jun 7 | Sep 19 · Oct 2 · Oct 15 | 134 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Apr 24 · May 7 · May 27 | Sep 29 · Oct 12 · Oct 23 | 157 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Durango
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 Durango, CO come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Durango (station USC00052441, elevation 6,761 ft), 2.1 mi from Durango. 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 Durango
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aztec, NM | 32 mi | May 12 | Oct 6 |
| Bloomfield, NM | 37 mi | Apr 23 | Oct 19 |
| Cortez, CO | 39 mi | May 12 | Oct 7 |
| Farmington, NM | 39 mi | May 2 | Oct 13 |
| Montrose, CO | 83 mi | Apr 28 | Oct 14 |
| Gunnison, CO | 103 mi | Jun 21 | Sep 5 |
| Delta, CO | 104 mi | May 1 | Oct 7 |
| Alamosa, CO | 111 mi | May 30 | Sep 17 |
| Moab, UT | 128 mi | Apr 11 | Oct 23 |
| Gallup, NM | 130 mi | May 11 | Oct 7 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Durango?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Durango is around May 21. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after June 7, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after May 7.
When is the first frost in Durango?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 2. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by September 19 and a 90% chance by October 15.
Can it frost in Durango 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 June 2.
What growing zone is Durango?
Durango is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b (average annual extreme minimum temperature −5 to 0°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 81303. See growing zones in Colorado.
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