Frost Dates for Breckenridge, CO

Based on data from Dillon 1 E weather station, 10 miles away

Frost Dates

This location has year-round freezing temperatures.

39.48°N, -106.04°W © OpenStreetMap

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.

Zone 5a

Avg. annual minimum: −20 to −15°F (−29 to −26°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Dfc Subarctic

Short, cool summers and long, very cold winters. Growing seasons of 3–4 months require fast-maturing varieties. Root vegetables, potatoes, and cold-hardy greens are the most reliable.

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Temperature

0° 20° 40° 60° 80°
16°
High: 31°F
Avg: 16°F
Low: 2°F
Jan
19°
High: 33°F
Avg: 19°F
Low: 4°F
Feb
26°
High: 41°F
Avg: 26°F
Low: 11°F
Mar
33°
High: 48°F
Avg: 33°F
Low: 18°F
Apr
42°
High: 58°F
Avg: 42°F
Low: 26°F
May
51°
High: 69°F
Avg: 51°F
Low: 33°F
Jun
57°
High: 75°F
Avg: 57°F
Low: 38°F
Jul
55°
High: 73°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 37°F
Aug
48°
High: 66°F
Avg: 48°F
Low: 30°F
Sep
37°
High: 54°F
Avg: 37°F
Low: 21°F
Oct
26°
High: 41°F
Avg: 26°F
Low: 11°F
Nov
17°
High: 32°F
Avg: 17°F
Low: 3°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 1" 2" 2.7"
1.4"
1.43"
Jan
1.4"
1.44"
Feb
2.0"
2.01"
Mar
2.3"
2.34"
Apr
2.5"
2.48"
May
2.3"
2.31"
Jun
2.7"
2.74"
Jul
2.4"
2.42"
Aug
2.4"
2.38"
Sep
2.4"
2.43"
Oct
1.7"
1.72"
Nov
1.6"
1.55"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14h15h14.5h13.5h12h11h10h9h
Jan: 7:15 AM – 4:45 PM · 9h 30m
Feb: 6:45 AM – 5:15 PM · 10h 30m
Mar: 6:09 AM – 5:51 PM · 11h 41m
Apr: 5:28 AM – 6:32 PM · 13h 03m
May: 4:55 AM – 7:05 PM · 14h 11m
Jun: 4:36 AM – 7:24 PM · 14h 47m
Jul: 4:44 AM – 7:16 PM · 14h 32m
Aug: 5:13 AM – 6:47 PM · 13h 34m
Sep: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 15m
Oct: 6:32 AM – 5:28 PM · 10h 56m
Nov: 7:07 AM – 4:53 PM · 9h 46m
Dec: 7:24 AM – 4:36 PM · 9h 13m
Daylight Longest: 14h 48m · Shortest: 9h 12m

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