Frost Dates for Cheyenne, WY 82007

Cheyenne has 3 ZIP codes. The Cheyenne, WY frost page lists all of them with their dates.

Last spring frost May 18 · First fall frost September 24 · 129 frost-free days · USDA Zone 5b

ZIP 82007 has about 21,700 people, one of 3 ZIP codes in Cheyenne.

Moderate season: 129 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans May 2–June 3 (32 days). Fall frost risk spans September 13–October 6 (23 days).

Frost probability for 82007

Frost10%50%90%
Spring (last frost)June 3May 18May 2
Fall (first frost)September 13September 24October 6

Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at CARPENTER 3N (31.7 km away); the 50% date is the median year.

Which crops fit a 129-day season in Cheyenne

In Cheyenne (129 frost-free days, a moderate season), 37 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 16 get two plantings, 2 need an indoor start, 1 crop is perennial.

CropStart indoorsPlant out / sowDays you haveVerdictLast sow date
TomatoApr 13Jun 1–Jun 887fits: 80 days to maturity, 87 available after Jun 1.—
PepperApr 6Jun 1–Jun 887fits: 75 days to maturity, 87 available after Jun 1.—
LettuceMar 23Apr 20–Apr 27164two-plantings: Plant Apr 20 and again by Aug 3; both mature before Oct 1.Aug 3
Carrots—Apr 27–May 4171fits: 70 days to maturity, 171 available after Apr 27.Jul 23
CucumberApr 27Jun 1–Jun 8101fits: 60 days to maturity, 101 available after Jun 1.Jun 28
Beans—May 25–Jun 8115fits: 60 days to maturity, 115 available after May 25.Jul 5
Peas—Mar 23–Jun 1192fits: 65 days to maturity, 192 available after Mar 23.Jul 14
ZucchiniMay 4Jun 1–Jun 8101fits: 55 days to maturity, 101 available after Jun 1.Jul 3
OnionFeb 23Apr 20–May 4164fits: 100 days to maturity, 164 available after Apr 20.—
Spinach—Mar 23–May 11206two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Oct 15.Aug 22
KaleMar 9Apr 20–May 4178two-plantings: Plant Apr 20 and again by Aug 7; both mature before Oct 15.Aug 7
BroccoliMar 23Apr 20–May 4164fits: 80 days to maturity, 164 available after Apr 20.Jun 29
CabbageMar 23Apr 20–May 4178fits: 70 days to maturity, 178 available after Apr 20.Jul 23
Radish—Mar 23–Jun 15192two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Oct 1.Aug 23
Beets—Mar 23–Jun 15192two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Jul 24; both mature before Oct 1.Jul 24
Potatoes—May 4–May 11150fits: 90 days to maturity, 150 available after May 4.—
Garlic—Sep 24234overwinter: Plant Sep 24 to Oct 15; harvest the following summer.Oct 15
Strawberry—Apr 13–Jun 8185perennial: A perennial: plant Apr 13; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years.—
CornApr 20May 25–Jun 1101fits: 75 days to maturity, 101 available after May 25.Jun 6
PumpkinMay 4Jun 1–Jun 194head-start: Even planted out Jun 1, the outdoor season is about 6 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover.—
CauliflowerApr 6May 11–May 25143fits: 75 days to maturity, 143 available after May 11.Jul 4
Swiss ChardMar 23May 4–May 4150two-plantings: Plant May 4 and again by Jul 24; both mature before Oct 1.Jul 24
Arugula—Mar 23–Jun 15206two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Oct 15.Aug 22
Brussel SproutsMar 23Apr 20–May 4178fits: 100 days to maturity, 178 available after Apr 20.Jun 23
Butternut SquashMay 4Jun 1–Jun 894head-start: Even planted out Jun 1, the outdoor season is about 6 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover.—
EggplantMar 30Jun 1–Jun 887fits: 70 days to maturity, 87 available after Jun 1.Jun 4
OkraApr 20May 25–Jun 1108fits: 55 days to maturity, 108 available after May 25.Jul 3
BasilApr 13Jun 8–Jun 894fits: 60 days to maturity, 94 available after Jun 8.Jun 28
Cilantro—Apr 20–May 11164two-plantings: Plant Apr 20 and again by Jul 29; both mature before Oct 1.Jul 29
ParsleyMar 9May 25–Jun 1129fits: 70 days to maturity, 129 available after May 25.Jul 9
CeleryMar 9May 25–Jun 8129fits: 120 days to maturity, 129 available after May 25.—
ScallionsMar 9Apr 20–May 4178two-plantings: Plant Apr 20 and again by Aug 2; both mature before Oct 15.Aug 2
Turnip—Apr 20–May 4178two-plantings: Plant Apr 20 and again by Aug 12; both mature before Oct 15.Aug 12
Kohlrabi—Apr 6–Apr 20192two-plantings: Plant Apr 6 and again by Aug 7; both mature before Oct 15.Aug 7
Bok ChoyApr 20May 11–May 18143two-plantings: Plant May 11 and again by Aug 3; both mature before Oct 1.Aug 3
CollardsMar 9Apr 20–May 4178two-plantings: Plant Apr 20 and again by Aug 2; both mature before Oct 15.Aug 2
CantaloupeMay 4Jun 1–Jun 887fits: 85 days to maturity, 87 available after Jun 1.—
ChivesFeb 23May 25–Jun 1143fits: 90 days to maturity, 143 available after May 25.—
Dill—Mar 23–Jun 15192two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Jul 24; both mature before Oct 1.Jul 24
OreganoMar 9May 25–Jun 1143fits: 80 days to maturity, 143 available after May 25.—
RosemaryFeb 23May 25–Jun 1129fits: 80 days to maturity, 129 available after May 25.—
SageMar 23May 25–Jun 1143fits: 75 days to maturity, 143 available after May 25.—
ThymeMar 9May 25–Jun 1143fits: 90 days to maturity, 143 available after May 25.—
CalendulaApr 6May 4–May 18150two-plantings: Plant May 4 and again by Jul 29; both mature before Oct 1.Jul 29
CosmosApr 20May 18–Jun 1115fits: 60 days to maturity, 115 available after May 18.Jun 28
LavenderFeb 23May 18–Jun 1150fits: 90 days to maturity, 150 available after May 18.—
MarigoldsApr 6May 18–May 25115two-plantings: Plant May 18 and again by Jul 8; both mature before Sep 10.Jul 8
MelonsMay 4Jun 1–Jun 887fits: 85 days to maturity, 87 available after Jun 1.—
Mint—May 18–Jun 1150fits: 90 days to maturity, 150 available after May 18.—
NasturtiumsApr 20May 18–May 25115fits: 55 days to maturity, 115 available after May 18.Jul 3
Pole Beans—May 25–Jun 8108fits: 65 days to maturity, 108 available after May 25.Jun 23
Spaghetti SquashMay 4Jun 1–Jun 894fits: 90 days to maturity, 94 available after Jun 1.—
Sunflowers—May 18–Jun 1115fits: 70 days to maturity, 115 available after May 18.Jun 18
TomatillosMar 23May 25–Jun 194fits: 75 days to maturity, 94 available after May 25.May 30
WatermelonMay 4May 25–Jun 194fits: 80 days to maturity, 94 available after May 25.—
Yellow SquashMay 4Jun 1–Jun 8101fits: 55 days to maturity, 101 available after Jun 1.Jul 3
ZinniasApr 20May 18–Jun 1115fits: 60 days to maturity, 115 available after May 18.Jun 28

Month by month in Cheyenne

MonthWhat to do
JanuaryPlan your garden layout and order seeds. Research varieties suited to your frost dates.
FebruaryStart indoors: Chives (Feb 23), Lavender (Feb 23), Onion (Feb 23), Rosemary (Feb 23).
MarchStart indoors: Celery (Mar 9), Collards (Mar 9), Kale (Mar 9), Oregano (Mar 9), Parsley (Mar 9), Scallions (Mar 9), +9 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Mar 23), Beets (Mar 23), Dill (Mar 23), Peas (Mar 23), Radish (Mar 23), Spinach (Mar 23).
AprilStart indoors: Calendula (Apr 6), Cauliflower (Apr 6), Marigolds (Apr 6), Pepper (Apr 6), Basil (Apr 13), Tomato (Apr 13), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Apr 6), Cilantro (Apr 20), Turnip (Apr 20), Carrots (Apr 27). Transplant from: Broccoli (Apr 20), Brussel Sprouts (Apr 20), Cabbage (Apr 20), Collards (Apr 20), Kale (Apr 20), Lettuce (Apr 20), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Apr 13).
MayStart indoors: Butternut Squash (May 4), Cantaloupe (May 4), Melons (May 4), Pumpkin (May 4), Spaghetti Squash (May 4), Watermelon (May 4), +2 more. Direct sow from: Potatoes (May 4), Sunflowers (May 18), Beans (May 25), Pole Beans (May 25). Transplant from: Calendula (May 4), Swiss Chard (May 4), Bok Choy (May 11), Cauliflower (May 11), Cosmos (May 18), Lavender (May 18), +15 more. Last frost around May 18. Last sowing dates: Tomatillos (May 30).
JuneTransplant from: Butternut Squash (Jun 1), Cantaloupe (Jun 1), Cucumber (Jun 1), Eggplant (Jun 1), Melons (Jun 1), Pepper (Jun 1), +6 more. Last sowing dates: Eggplant (Jun 4), Corn (Jun 6), Sunflowers (Jun 18), Brussel Sprouts (Jun 23), Pole Beans (Jun 23), Basil (Jun 28), +4 more.
JulyLast sowing dates: Nasturtiums (Jul 3), Okra (Jul 3), Yellow Squash (Jul 3), Zucchini (Jul 3), Cauliflower (Jul 4), Beans (Jul 5), +10 more.
AugustLast sowing dates: Collards (Aug 2), Scallions (Aug 2), Bok Choy (Aug 3), Lettuce (Aug 3), Kale (Aug 7), Kohlrabi (Aug 7), +4 more.
SeptemberDirect sow from: Garlic (Sep 24). First frost around September 24.
OctoberLast sowing dates: Garlic (Oct 15).
NovemberClean up spent plants. Add compost to beds. Rest, review, and plan next year's garden.
DecemberClean up spent plants. Add compost to beds. Rest, review, and plan next year's garden.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last frost date for Cheyenne, WY (ZIP 82007)?

The median last spring frost date for Cheyenne, WY (ZIP code 82007) is around May 18. This is the 50th-percentile date — meaning half of all years see frost end before this date. Use the 10% and 90% dates to understand the full range of risk in your area. One year in ten frost ends before May 2; one in ten it runs past June 3.

What is the first fall frost date in Cheyenne, WY?

The median first fall frost date for Cheyenne, WY is around September 24. Plan to harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops like tomatoes and peppers at least a week before this date to avoid losses. The first frost arrives around September 13 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.

How long is the growing season in Cheyenne, WY?

The frost-free growing season in Cheyenne is about 129 days. This window — from your last spring frost to your first fall frost — is when warm-season vegetables thrive. Cold-hardy crops like kale, spinach, and peas can extend your season by weeks on either side. In Cheyenne (129 frost-free days, a moderate season), 37 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 16 get two plantings, 2 need an indoor start, 1 crop is perennial.

What USDA hardiness zone is Cheyenne, WY?

Cheyenne, WY is in USDA hardiness zone 5b (2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map). Zones come from the average coldest winter temperature, so they tell you which perennials survive the winter; the frost dates on this page tell you when to plant.

When should I start tomatoes indoors in Cheyenne, WY?

Start tomatoes indoors Apr 13 and plant out Jun 1 in Cheyenne. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.

How many plantings of lettuce fit in Cheyenne?

Two: plant Apr 20 and again by Aug 3; both mature before Oct 1.

When do I plant garlic in Cheyenne?

Sep 24 to Oct 15; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.

Can I grow Butternut Squash in Cheyenne?

Yes, with help. Even planted out Jun 1, the outdoor season is about 6 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover.

Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?

Cheyenne (ZIP 82001) has 137 frost-free days, 8 more than Cheyenne (ZIP 82007). See Cheyenne ZIP 82001 frost dates

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