Frost Dates for Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
Last spring frost June 25 · First fall frost August 31 · 67 frost-free days · USDA Zone 5b
ZIP 81147 has about 13,100 people.
Short season: 67 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans June 8–July 12 (34 days). Fall frost risk spans August 13–September 18 (36 days).
Frost probability for 81147
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | July 12 | June 25 | June 8 |
| Fall (first frost) | August 13 | August 31 | September 18 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at DULCE (39.7 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 67-day season in Pagosa Springs
In Pagosa Springs (67 frost-free days, a short season), 18 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 7 get two plantings, 13 need an indoor start, 4 need a faster variety, 13 don't reliably mature, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | May 21 | Jul 9–Jul 16 | 25 | no-fit: Needs 80 days; Pagosa Springs has 25 after Jul 9. | — |
| Pepper | May 14 | Jul 9–Jul 16 | 25 | no-fit: Needs 75 days; Pagosa Springs has 25 after Jul 9. | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 30 | May 28–Jun 4 | 102 | fits: 45 days to maturity, 102 available after May 28. | Jul 10 |
| Carrots | — | Jun 4–Jun 11 | 109 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 109 available after Jun 4. | Jun 29 |
| Cucumber | Jun 4 | Jul 9–Jul 16 | 39 | head-start: Even planted out Jul 9, the outdoor season is about 21 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Beans | — | Jul 2–Jul 16 | 53 | tight: Direct-sow only; pick a variety under 53 days. | — |
| Peas | — | Apr 30–Jul 9 | 130 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 130 available after Apr 30. | Jun 20 |
| Zucchini | Jun 11 | Jul 9–Jul 16 | 39 | head-start: Even planted out Jul 9, the outdoor season is about 16 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Onion | Apr 2 | May 28–Jun 11 | 102 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 102 available after May 28. | — |
| Spinach | — | Apr 30–Jun 18 | 144 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 30 and again by Jul 29; both mature before Sep 21. | Jul 29 |
| Kale | Apr 16 | May 28–Jun 11 | 116 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 116 available after May 28. | Jul 14 |
| Broccoli | Apr 30 | May 28–Jun 11 | 102 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 102 available after May 28. | Jun 5 |
| Cabbage | Apr 30 | May 28–Jun 11 | 116 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 116 available after May 28. | Jun 29 |
| Radish | — | Apr 30–Jul 23 | 130 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 30 and again by Jul 30; both mature before Sep 7. | Jul 30 |
| Beets | — | Apr 30–Jul 23 | 130 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 30 and again by Jun 30; both mature before Sep 7. | Jun 30 |
| Potatoes | — | Jun 11–Jun 18 | 88 | tight: Direct-sow only; pick a variety under 88 days. | — |
| Garlic | — | Aug 31 | 172 | overwinter: Plant Aug 31 to Sep 21; harvest the following summer. | Sep 21 |
| Strawberry | — | May 21–Jul 16 | 123 | perennial: A perennial: plant May 21; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | May 28 | Jul 2–Jul 9 | 39 | no-fit: Needs 75 days; Pagosa Springs has 39 after Jul 2. | — |
| Pumpkin | Jun 11 | Jul 9–Jul 9 | 32 | no-fit: Needs 100 days; Pagosa Springs has 32 after Jul 9. | — |
| Cauliflower | May 14 | Jun 18–Jul 2 | 81 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 81 available after Jun 18. | — |
| Swiss Chard | Apr 30 | Jun 11–Jun 11 | 88 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 88 available after Jun 11. | Jun 30 |
| Arugula | — | Apr 30–Jul 23 | 144 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 30 and again by Jul 29; both mature before Sep 21. | Jul 29 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Apr 30 | May 28–Jun 11 | 116 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 116 available after May 28. | May 30 |
| Butternut Squash | Jun 11 | Jul 9–Jul 16 | 32 | no-fit: Needs 100 days; Pagosa Springs has 32 after Jul 9. | — |
| Eggplant | May 7 | Jul 9–Jul 16 | 25 | no-fit: Needs 70 days; Pagosa Springs has 25 after Jul 9. | — |
| Okra | May 28 | Jul 2–Jul 9 | 46 | head-start: Even planted out Jul 2, the outdoor season is about 9 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Basil | May 21 | Jul 16–Jul 16 | 32 | no-fit: Needs 60 days; Pagosa Springs has 32 after Jul 16. | — |
| Cilantro | — | May 28–Jun 18 | 102 | fits: 50 days to maturity, 102 available after May 28. | Jul 5 |
| Parsley | Apr 16 | Jul 2–Jul 9 | 67 | head-start: Even planted out Jul 2, the outdoor season is about 3 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Celery | Apr 16 | Jul 2–Jul 16 | 67 | no-fit: Needs 120 days; Pagosa Springs has 67 after Jul 2. | — |
| Scallions | Apr 16 | May 28–Jun 11 | 116 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 116 available after May 28. | Jul 9 |
| Turnip | — | May 28–Jun 11 | 116 | two-plantings: Plant May 28 and again by Jul 19; both mature before Sep 21. | Jul 19 |
| Kohlrabi | — | May 14–May 28 | 130 | two-plantings: Plant May 14 and again by Jul 14; both mature before Sep 21. | Jul 14 |
| Bok Choy | May 28 | Jun 18–Jun 25 | 81 | fits: 45 days to maturity, 81 available after Jun 18. | Jul 10 |
| Collards | Apr 16 | May 28–Jun 11 | 116 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 116 available after May 28. | Jul 9 |
| Cantaloupe | Jun 11 | Jul 9–Jul 16 | 25 | no-fit: Needs 85 days; Pagosa Springs has 25 after Jul 9. | — |
| Chives | Apr 2 | Jul 2–Jul 9 | 81 | head-start: Even planted out Jul 2, the outdoor season is about 9 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Dill | — | Apr 30–Jul 23 | 130 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 30 and again by Jun 30; both mature before Sep 7. | Jun 30 |
| Oregano | Apr 16 | Jul 2–Jul 9 | 81 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 81 available after Jul 2. | — |
| Rosemary | Apr 2 | Jul 2–Jul 9 | 67 | head-start: Even planted out Jul 2, the outdoor season is about 13 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Sage | Apr 30 | Jul 2–Jul 9 | 81 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 81 available after Jul 2. | — |
| Thyme | Apr 16 | Jul 2–Jul 9 | 81 | head-start: Even planted out Jul 2, the outdoor season is about 9 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Calendula | May 14 | Jun 11–Jun 25 | 88 | fits: 50 days to maturity, 88 available after Jun 11. | Jul 5 |
| Cosmos | May 28 | Jun 25–Jul 9 | 53 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 25, the outdoor season is about 7 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Lavender | Apr 2 | Jun 25–Jul 9 | 88 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 25, the outdoor season is about 2 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Marigolds | May 14 | Jun 25–Jul 2 | 53 | fits: 50 days to maturity, 53 available after Jun 25. | — |
| Melons | Jun 11 | Jul 9–Jul 16 | 25 | no-fit: Needs 85 days; Pagosa Springs has 25 after Jul 9. | — |
| Mint | — | Jun 25–Jul 9 | 88 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 25, the outdoor season is about 2 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Nasturtiums | May 28 | Jun 25–Jul 2 | 53 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 25, the outdoor season is about 2 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Pole Beans | — | Jul 2–Jul 16 | 46 | tight: Direct-sow only; pick a variety under 46 days. | — |
| Spaghetti Squash | Jun 11 | Jul 9–Jul 16 | 32 | no-fit: Needs 90 days; Pagosa Springs has 32 after Jul 9. | — |
| Sunflowers | — | Jun 25–Jul 9 | 53 | tight: Direct-sow only; pick a variety under 53 days. | — |
| Tomatillos | Apr 30 | Jul 2–Jul 9 | 32 | no-fit: Needs 75 days; Pagosa Springs has 32 after Jul 2. | — |
| Watermelon | Jun 11 | Jul 2–Jul 9 | 32 | no-fit: Needs 80 days; Pagosa Springs has 32 after Jul 2. | — |
| Yellow Squash | Jun 11 | Jul 9–Jul 16 | 39 | head-start: Even planted out Jul 9, the outdoor season is about 16 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Zinnias | May 28 | Jun 25–Jul 9 | 53 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 25, the outdoor season is about 7 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
Month by month in Pagosa Springs
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Plan your garden layout and order seeds. Research varieties suited to your frost dates. |
| February | Start the slowest-growing crops indoors: onions, leeks, and celery (10–12 weeks before last frost). |
| March | Organize planting supplies and seed-starting mix. Check stored garden tools. |
| April | Start indoors: Chives (Apr 2), Lavender (Apr 2), Onion (Apr 2), Rosemary (Apr 2), Celery (Apr 16), Collards (Apr 16), +12 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Apr 30), Beets (Apr 30), Dill (Apr 30), Peas (Apr 30), Radish (Apr 30), Spinach (Apr 30). |
| May | Start indoors: Eggplant (May 7), Calendula (May 14), Cauliflower (May 14), Marigolds (May 14), Pepper (May 14), Basil (May 21), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (May 14), Cilantro (May 28), Turnip (May 28). Transplant from: Broccoli (May 28), Brussel Sprouts (May 28), Cabbage (May 28), Collards (May 28), Kale (May 28), Lettuce (May 28), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (May 21). Last sowing dates: Brussel Sprouts (May 30). |
| June | Start indoors: Cucumber (Jun 4), Butternut Squash (Jun 11), Cantaloupe (Jun 11), Melons (Jun 11), Pumpkin (Jun 11), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 11), +3 more. Direct sow from: Carrots (Jun 4), Potatoes (Jun 11), Sunflowers (Jun 25). Transplant from: Calendula (Jun 11), Swiss Chard (Jun 11), Bok Choy (Jun 18), Cauliflower (Jun 18), Cosmos (Jun 25), Lavender (Jun 25), +4 more. Last frost around June 25. Last sowing dates: Broccoli (Jun 5), Peas (Jun 20), Cabbage (Jun 29), Carrots (Jun 29), Beets (Jun 30), Dill (Jun 30), +1 more. |
| July | Direct sow from: Beans (Jul 2), Pole Beans (Jul 2). Transplant from: Celery (Jul 2), Chives (Jul 2), Corn (Jul 2), Okra (Jul 2), Oregano (Jul 2), Parsley (Jul 2), +17 more. Last sowing dates: Calendula (Jul 5), Cilantro (Jul 5), Collards (Jul 9), Scallions (Jul 9), Bok Choy (Jul 10), Lettuce (Jul 10), +6 more. |
| August | Direct sow from: Garlic (Aug 31). First frost around August 31. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Sep 21). |
| October | Clean up spent plants. Add compost to beds. Rest, review, and plan next year's garden. |
| November | Clean up spent plants. Add compost to beds. Rest, review, and plan next year's garden. |
| December | Clean 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 Pagosa Springs, CO (ZIP 81147)?
The median last spring frost date for Pagosa Springs, CO (ZIP code 81147) is around June 25. 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 June 8; one in ten it runs past July 12.
What is the first fall frost date in Pagosa Springs, CO?
The median first fall frost date for Pagosa Springs, CO is around August 31. 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 August 13 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Pagosa Springs, CO?
The frost-free growing season in Pagosa Springs is about 67 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 Pagosa Springs (67 frost-free days, a short season), 18 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 7 get two plantings, 13 need an indoor start, 4 need a faster variety, 13 don't reliably mature, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Pagosa Springs, CO?
Pagosa Springs, CO 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 Pagosa Springs, CO?
Start tomatoes indoors May 21 and plant out Jul 9 in Pagosa Springs. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Pagosa Springs?
One spring planting around May 28. The last sow date is Jul 10.
When do I plant garlic in Pagosa Springs?
Aug 31 to Sep 21; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I grow Celery in Pagosa Springs?
Not reliably outdoors. Needs 120 days; Pagosa Springs has 67 after Jul 2.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Aztec (ZIP 87410) has 132 frost-free days, 65 more than Pagosa Springs (ZIP 81147). See Aztec ZIP 87410 frost dates
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