Fall in zone 5bPhoto: Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Frost dates for ZIP 59901 (Kalispell, 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, Kalispell Glacier AP, MT (8 miles away).
- Average last spring frostMay 3150% chance of a 32°F freeze after this date
- Average first fall frostSep 1050% chance of a 32°F freeze by this date
- Growing season (frost-free)100 daysmedian, 32°F threshold
- USDA hardiness zone5b-15 to -10°F avg. coldest night
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This week in your yard
As of Oct 18, 2026, from your frost dates, zone and soil temperature. Lawn timing · Vegetables · Pruning · Plants
Soil temperature now
2-inch depth
No soil station with a fresh reading within 62 miles.
4-inch depth
No soil station with a fresh reading within 62 miles.
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 59901 load here. You can also open the NWS forecast for this ZIP.
Pre-emergent
No soil reading near this ZIP. Typical extension timing for your region: spring 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 13 |
| 50% (the "average" last frost) | May 31 |
| 10% (cautious: only 1 year in 10 freezes later) | Jun 22 |
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 26 |
| 50% (the "average" first frost) | Sep 10 |
| 90% (late: most years have frozen by now) | Sep 25 |
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 31 | Sep 10 |
| 28°F (hard freeze) | May 10 | Sep 27 |
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 59901
Dates count from your average last spring frost (May 31) and first fall frost (Sep 10). 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 5–19 | Jun 7–21 (transplant) | – |
| Pepper (sweet and hot) | Mar 22–Apr 5 | Jun 14–28 (transplant) | – |
| Eggplant | Mar 22–Apr 5 | Jun 14–28 (transplant) | – |
| Tomatillo | Apr 5–19 | Jun 7–21 (transplant) | – |
| Lettuce | Apr 5–19 | May 10–31 (transplant) May 3–Jun 14 (sow outdoors) | Jul 16–Aug 6 (transplant) Jul 2–30 (sowing) |
| Spinach | – | Apr 19–May 10 (sow outdoors) | Jul 16–Aug 6 (sowing) |
| Kale | Apr 5–19 | May 3–17 (transplant) May 3–17 (sow outdoors) | Jun 18–Jul 16 (transplant) Jun 4–Jul 2 (sowing) |
| Collards | Apr 5–19 | May 3–31 (transplant) May 3–31 (sow outdoors) | Jun 18–Jul 16 (transplant) Jun 4–Jul 2 (sowing) |
| Broccoli | Mar 22–Apr 5 | May 3–17 (transplant) | Jun 4–Jul 2 (transplant) |
| Cabbage | Mar 22–Apr 5 | May 3–17 (transplant) | Jun 4–Jul 2 (transplant) |
| Cauliflower | Mar 22–Apr 5 | May 17–31 (transplant) | Jun 4–Jul 2 (transplant) |
| Brussels sprouts | Mar 8–22 | May 3–17 (transplant) | May 21–Jun 11 (transplant) |
| Kohlrabi | Apr 5–19 | May 3–17 (transplant) May 3–17 (sow outdoors) | Jul 2–16 (sowing) |
| Bok choy / Asian greens | – | May 3–17 (sow outdoors) | Jul 16–30 (sowing) |
| Arugula | – | May 3–31 (sow outdoors) | Jul 16–Aug 13 (sowing) |
| Mustard greens | – | May 3–24 (sow outdoors) | Jul 16–30 (sowing) |
| Swiss chard | Apr 19–May 3 | May 17–Jun 7 (transplant) May 17–Jun 14 (sow outdoors) | Jul 2–16 (sowing) |
| Beet | – | May 3–31 (sow outdoors) | Jul 2–16 (sowing) |
| Carrot | – | May 10–Jun 7 (sow outdoors) | Jun 18–Jul 2 (sowing) |
| Radish | – | Apr 26–Jun 7 (sow outdoors) | Jul 30–Aug 13 (sowing) |
| Turnip | – | May 3–24 (sow outdoors) | Jul 2–16 (sowing) |
| Parsnip | – | May 10–31 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Pea (garden, snap, snow) | – | Apr 5–May 3 (sow outdoors) | Jun 18–Jul 2 (sowing) |
| Onion (bulbing) | Mar 8–22 | Apr 19–May 3 (transplant) | – |
| Green onion / scallion | – | Apr 19–May 17 (sow outdoors) | Jul 2–16 (sowing) |
| Leek | Mar 8–22 | May 3–17 (transplant) | – |
| Garlic | – | – | Jul 30–Aug 27 (sowing) |
| Shallot | – | Apr 19–May 3 (transplant) | Jul 30–Aug 27 (sowing) |
| Potato | – | May 3–17 (transplant) | May 21–Jun 4 (transplant) |
| Sweet potato | – | Jun 21–Jul 5 (transplant) | – |
| Sweet corn | – | Jun 7–21 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Bean, bush (snap) | – | Jun 7–21 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Bean, pole | – | Jun 7–21 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Lima bean | – | Jun 14–28 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Southern pea (cowpea, black-eyed pea) | – | Jun 21–Jul 12 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cucumber | May 3–10 | Jun 7–21 (transplant) Jun 7–21 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Summer squash / zucchini | May 3–10 | Jun 7–21 (transplant) Jun 7–21 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Winter squash | May 3–10 | Jun 7–21 (transplant) Jun 7–21 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Pumpkin | – | Jun 7–21 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Watermelon | May 3–10 | Jun 14–28 (transplant) Jun 14–28 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cantaloupe / muskmelon | May 3–10 | Jun 14–28 (transplant) Jun 14–28 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Okra | Apr 19–May 3 | Jun 14–28 (transplant) Jun 14–28 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Celery | Mar 8–22 | Jun 7–14 (transplant) | – |
| Basil | Apr 19–May 3 | Jun 7–21 (transplant) Jun 7–21 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cilantro | – | May 17–Jun 14 (sow outdoors) | Jul 16–30 (sowing) |
| Parsley | Mar 22–Apr 5 | May 17–31 (transplant) May 10–31 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Dill | – | May 31–Jun 14 (sow outdoors) | Jul 16–30 (sowing) |
| Sunflower | – | May 31–Jun 14 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Asparagus (crowns) | – | May 3–17 (transplant) | – |
| Rhubarb (crowns) | – | May 3–17 (transplant) | – |
| Strawberry (plants) | – | May 3–17 (transplant) | Jul 2–30 (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: Kalispell Glacier AP, MT (NOAA GHCN-Daily ID USC00244558), elevation 2,957 ft, 8.2 miles from the ZIP's center point. NOAA completeness flag: S (standard, 24+ years).
Nearby stations
| Station | Distance | Last frost (50%) | First frost (50%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefish, MT | 12 mi | May 16 | Sep 25 |
| Creston, MT | 13 mi | May 12 | Sep 25 |
| Hungry Horse Dam, MT | 19 mi | May 9 | Oct 1 |
The average last-frost dates of these stations span 22 days, a rough guide to local variation. See data sources & methods.
Frost questions for 59901
When is the last frost in 59901?
The average (50% chance) last spring freeze of 32°F for ZIP 59901 is May 31. For a more cautious planting date, use June 22, when only 1 year in 10 still sees a later freeze.
When is the first frost in 59901?
The average first fall freeze is September 10. In 1 year in 10 it comes by August 26.
What hardiness zone is 59901?
ZIP 59901 is in USDA zone 5b (-15 to -10°F average coldest winter night), per the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map ZIP listing.
What is the soil temperature in 59901 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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