Frost dates for ZIP 59263 (Scobey, MT)
Average last spring and first fall frost dates with 10%, 50% and 90% odds, from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the nearest weather station, Scobey 4 NW, MT (4 miles away).
- Average last spring frostMay 2850% chance of a 32°F freeze after this date
- Average first fall frostSep 650% chance of a 32°F freeze by this date
- Growing season (frost-free)99 daysmedian, 32°F threshold
- USDA hardiness zone3b-35 to -30°F avg. coldest night
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This week in your yard
As of Oct 17, 2026, from your frost dates, zone and soil temperature. Lawn timing · Vegetables · Pruning · Plants
Soil temperature now
2-inch depth
44°F Below 50°F
24-hour average · latest 48°F, as of Oct 17, 10:00 PM CDT
Estimate Not a measurement at this ZIP: distance-weighted average of Wolf Point 34 NE (25 mi), Wolf Point 29 ENE (38 mi).
4-inch depth
44°F Below 50°F
24-hour average · latest 48°F, as of Oct 17, 10:00 PM CDT
Estimate Not a measurement at this ZIP: distance-weighted average of Wolf Point 34 NE (25 mi), Wolf Point 29 ENE (38 mi).
Fall: Texas A&M AgriLife times fall pre-emergent (for winter weeds such as annual bluegrass) to soil cooling to about 70°F for several days. The 50–55°F band is the spring trigger. Always read and follow the product label.
7-day forecast and frost risk
The latest National Weather Service 7-day forecast and any Frost Advisory or Freeze Warning for 59263 load here. You can also open the NWS forecast for this ZIP.
Pre-emergent
Soil is 44°F at 4 inches (estimated soil temperature, not a station reading). Fall pre-emergent window is mostly past. Next: spring, when soil reaches 50°F (typically mid-April to mid-May).
Fertilizer window
Lawn region: Mountain West and High Plains. Timing only; always follow the product label.
- Kentucky bluegrass (cool-season): Early fall: Around Labor Day (late August–September); Late fall: Late October–November, before the ground freezes; Late spring: Optional around Memorial Day. Avoid: Early-spring and midsummer feeding (pushes top growth, favors crabgrass).
Plant now
No vegetable planting windows are open this week.
Prune now
No frost-timed pruning windows are open this week.
Spring-flowering shrubs are pruned right after their flowers fade, not by date. See the pruning guide.
Last spring frost odds
| Chance of a 32°F freeze after this date | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early: most years still freeze after this) | May 16 |
| 50% (the "average" last frost) | May 28 |
| 10% (cautious: only 1 year in 10 freezes later) | Jun 13 |
Most gardeners plant frost-tender crops (tomatoes, peppers, basil) after the 50% date, and closer to the 10% date for less risk.
First fall frost odds
| Chance the first 32°F freeze has happened by this date | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early: 1 year in 10 freezes this soon) | Aug 24 |
| 50% (the "average" first frost) | Sep 6 |
| 90% (late: most years have frozen by now) | Sep 19 |
Light frost, freeze and hard freeze
| Threshold | Last spring (50%) | First fall (50%) |
|---|---|---|
| 36°F (light frost possible on clear, calm nights) | n/a | n/a |
| 32°F (freeze) | May 28 | Sep 6 |
| 28°F (hard freeze) | May 19 | Sep 16 |
n/a means NOAA did not publish a date at that threshold for this station (usually because it rarely gets that cold).
Vegetable planting calendar for 59263
Dates count from your average last spring frost (May 28) and first fall frost (Sep 6). Half of years have a frost after the spring date, so give tender crops (tomatoes, peppers, squash) some slack.
| Crop | Start indoors | Spring planting | Fall planting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Apr 2–16 | Jun 4–18 (transplant) | – |
| Pepper (sweet and hot) | Mar 19–Apr 2 | Jun 11–25 (transplant) | – |
| Eggplant | Mar 19–Apr 2 | Jun 11–25 (transplant) | – |
| Tomatillo | Apr 2–16 | Jun 4–18 (transplant) | – |
| Lettuce | Apr 2–16 | May 7–28 (transplant) Apr 30–Jun 11 (sow outdoors) | Jul 12–Aug 2 (transplant) Jun 28–Jul 26 (sowing) |
| Spinach | – | Apr 16–May 7 (sow outdoors) | Jul 12–Aug 2 (sowing) |
| Kale | Apr 2–16 | Apr 30–May 14 (transplant) Apr 30–May 14 (sow outdoors) | Jun 14–Jul 12 (transplant) May 31–Jun 28 (sowing) |
| Collards | Apr 2–16 | Apr 30–May 28 (transplant) Apr 30–May 28 (sow outdoors) | Jun 14–Jul 12 (transplant) May 31–Jun 28 (sowing) |
| Broccoli | Mar 19–Apr 2 | Apr 30–May 14 (transplant) | May 31–Jun 28 (transplant) |
| Cabbage | Mar 19–Apr 2 | Apr 30–May 14 (transplant) | May 31–Jun 28 (transplant) |
| Cauliflower | Mar 19–Apr 2 | May 14–28 (transplant) | May 31–Jun 28 (transplant) |
| Brussels sprouts | Mar 5–19 | Apr 30–May 14 (transplant) | May 17–Jun 7 (transplant) |
| Kohlrabi | Apr 2–16 | Apr 30–May 14 (transplant) Apr 30–May 14 (sow outdoors) | Jun 28–Jul 12 (sowing) |
| Bok choy / Asian greens | – | Apr 30–May 14 (sow outdoors) | Jul 12–26 (sowing) |
| Arugula | – | Apr 30–May 28 (sow outdoors) | Jul 12–Aug 9 (sowing) |
| Mustard greens | – | Apr 30–May 21 (sow outdoors) | Jul 12–26 (sowing) |
| Swiss chard | Apr 16–30 | May 14–Jun 4 (transplant) May 14–Jun 11 (sow outdoors) | Jun 28–Jul 12 (sowing) |
| Beet | – | Apr 30–May 28 (sow outdoors) | Jun 28–Jul 12 (sowing) |
| Carrot | – | May 7–Jun 4 (sow outdoors) | Jun 14–28 (sowing) |
| Radish | – | Apr 23–Jun 4 (sow outdoors) | Jul 26–Aug 9 (sowing) |
| Turnip | – | Apr 30–May 21 (sow outdoors) | Jun 28–Jul 12 (sowing) |
| Parsnip | – | May 7–28 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Pea (garden, snap, snow) | – | Apr 2–30 (sow outdoors) | Jun 14–28 (sowing) |
| Onion (bulbing) | Mar 5–19 | Apr 16–30 (transplant) | – |
| Green onion / scallion | – | Apr 16–May 14 (sow outdoors) | Jun 28–Jul 12 (sowing) |
| Leek | Mar 5–19 | Apr 30–May 14 (transplant) | – |
| Garlic | – | – | Jul 26–Aug 23 (sowing) |
| Shallot | – | Apr 16–30 (transplant) | Jul 26–Aug 23 (sowing) |
| Potato | – | Apr 30–May 14 (transplant) | May 17–31 (transplant) |
| Sweet potato | – | Jun 18–Jul 2 (transplant) | – |
| Sweet corn | – | Jun 4–18 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Bean, bush (snap) | – | Jun 4–18 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Bean, pole | – | Jun 4–18 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Lima bean | – | Jun 11–25 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Southern pea (cowpea, black-eyed pea) | – | Jun 18–Jul 9 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cucumber | Apr 30–May 7 | Jun 4–18 (transplant) Jun 4–18 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Summer squash / zucchini | Apr 30–May 7 | Jun 4–18 (transplant) Jun 4–18 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Winter squash | Apr 30–May 7 | Jun 4–18 (transplant) Jun 4–18 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Pumpkin | – | Jun 4–18 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Watermelon | Apr 30–May 7 | Jun 11–25 (transplant) Jun 11–25 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cantaloupe / muskmelon | Apr 30–May 7 | Jun 11–25 (transplant) Jun 11–25 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Okra | Apr 16–30 | Jun 11–25 (transplant) Jun 11–25 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Celery | Mar 5–19 | Jun 4–11 (transplant) | – |
| Basil | Apr 16–30 | Jun 4–18 (transplant) Jun 4–18 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cilantro | – | May 14–Jun 11 (sow outdoors) | Jul 12–26 (sowing) |
| Parsley | Mar 19–Apr 2 | May 14–28 (transplant) May 7–28 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Dill | – | May 28–Jun 11 (sow outdoors) | Jul 12–26 (sowing) |
| Sunflower | – | May 28–Jun 11 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Asparagus (crowns) | – | Apr 30–May 14 (transplant) | – |
| Rhubarb (crowns) | – | Apr 30–May 14 (transplant) | – |
| Strawberry (plants) | – | Apr 30–May 14 (transplant) | Jun 28–Jul 26 (transplant) |
Typical ranges from university extension planting calendars, adjusted to your frost dates. Probabilities, not guarantees. Fall windows that would overlap spring planting are left out, as are fall crops of frost-tender plants where the frost-free season is under 210 days.
Where these numbers come from
Station: Scobey 4 NW, MT (NOAA GHCN-Daily ID USC00247425), elevation 2,390 ft, 3.5 miles from the ZIP's center point. NOAA completeness flag: S (standard, 24+ years).
Nearby stations
| Station | Distance | Last frost (50%) | First frost (50%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bredette, MT | 21 mi | May 20 | Sep 21 |
| Wolf Point 34 NE, MT | 25 mi | May 13 | Sep 28 |
| Redstone, MT | 26 mi | May 28 | Sep 7 |
The average last-frost dates of these stations span 15 days, a rough guide to local variation. See data sources & methods.
Frost questions for 59263
When is the last frost in 59263?
The average (50% chance) last spring freeze of 32°F for ZIP 59263 is May 28. For a more cautious planting date, use June 13, when only 1 year in 10 still sees a later freeze.
When is the first frost in 59263?
The average first fall freeze is September 6. In 1 year in 10 it comes by August 24.
What hardiness zone is 59263?
ZIP 59263 is in USDA zone 3b (-35 to -30°F average coldest winter night), per the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map ZIP listing.
What is the soil temperature in 59263 right now?
This page shows the latest 2-inch and 4-inch soil temperature from the nearest public soil station (USDA SCAN, NOAA USCRN or TexMesonet), or a labeled estimate when no station is close, against the 50–55°F spring pre-emergent band.
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