Frost Dates: First and last frost dates for Hamer, ID

ℹ️ How to read these charts for the spring

As spring unfolds, the risk of frost gradually decreases each day until your tender plants are finally safe. The probabilities shown in the chart help you make smart decisions about when to plant.

While frost typically forms at 32°F, tender plants can be damaged even when temperatures are slightly higher. Air temperatures are often measured several feet above the ground, but temperatures at plant level can be several degrees colder. Protected areas like porches help by blocking radiational cooling. Given these variables, we consider 36°F the "caution zone" for frost-sensitive plants.

Key dates for your spring planting:

  • By July 22, you have a 90% chance of being frost-free — this is your "safe date" for planting tender crops
  • Around July 5, there's a 50/50 chance of frost — check weather forecasts carefully if planting now
  • Before June 23, there's still an 80% risk of frost — too early for tomatoes and other tender plants unless you're prepared to protect them

If the 10-day forecast shows no temperatures below 40°F, you might safely plant earlier than the above dates suggest. Many gardeners watch for this weather window to get a head start on the growing season.

In the Spring
Temperature 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
Last 16° Apr 30 Apr 25 Apr 21 Apr 18 Apr 15 Apr 12 Apr 9 Apr 5 Mar 31
Last 20° May 15 May 9 May 5 May 1 Apr 28 Apr 25 Apr 21 Apr 17 Apr 12
Last 24° May 22 May 17 May 13 May 10 May 7 May 4 Apr 30 Apr 27 Apr 21
Last 28° Jun 17 Jun 9 Jun 3 May 29 May 24 May 19 May 14 May 8 Apr 30
Last 32° Jul 7 Jun 30 Jun 25 Jun 21 Jun 17 Jun 13 Jun 9 Jun 4 May 29
Last 36° Jul 22 Jul 16 Jul 12 Jul 8 Jul 5 Jul 1 Jun 28 Jun 23 Jun 18

ℹ️ How to read these charts for the fall

As summer ends in Hamer, ID, nighttime temperatures begin to drop, and your risk of frost increases with each passing day. Knowing when to expect frost helps you harvest sensitive crops and extend your growing season with protection methods.

The chart below shows the probability of experiencing specific temperatures on various dates. Here's what this means for your garden:

1
Early warning: Around August 26, there's a 20% chance of 32°F — start monitoring forecasts and have plant covers ready
2
Decision time: By September 3, there's a 50% chance of frost — harvest tomatoes, peppers, and other tender crops or prepare protection
3
Last chance: By September 12, there's an 80% chance of seeing 32°F — most tender plants will be damaged without protection
4
Another perspective: You have only a 1 in 5 chance of making it past September 12 without a freezing night

These probabilities help you time your end-of-season harvests and know when to apply protective measures like row covers, cloches, or cold frames to extend your harvest.

In the Fall
Temperature 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
First 16° Sep 28 Oct 4 Oct 9 Oct 13 Oct 17 Oct 21 Oct 25 Oct 30 Nov 6
First 20° Sep 16 Sep 22 Sep 26 Sep 30 Oct 4 Oct 7 Oct 11 Oct 15 Oct 21
First 24° Sep 8 Sep 13 Sep 17 Sep 20 Sep 23 Sep 26 Sep 29 Oct 3 Oct 8
First 28° Sep 3 Sep 7 Sep 11 Sep 13 Sep 16 Sep 19 Sep 21 Sep 25 Sep 29
First 32° Aug 21 Aug 26 Aug 29 Sep 1 Sep 3 Sep 6 Sep 9 Sep 12 Sep 17
First 36° Aug 7 Aug 13 Aug 17 Aug 20 Aug 23 Aug 26 Aug 30 Sep 3 Sep 9

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Data is provided by the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information.