Frost Dates for Lake Yellowstone, WY
Elevation: 2406 m
Frost Dates
This location has year-round freezing temperatures.
USDA Hardiness Zone
Hardiness 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 4a
Avg. annual minimum: −30 to −25°F
Köppen Climate
The 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.
Temperature
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Avg High
Avg Temp
Avg Low
Light Frost (32°F)
Hard Frost (28°F)
Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23° | 13° | 3° |
| February | 27° | 15° | 4° |
| March | 35° | 23° | 11° |
| April | 42° | 30° | 19° |
| May | 50° | 40° | 29° |
| June | 61° | 49° | 36° |
| July | 71° | 57° | 43° |
| August | 71° | 56° | 42° |
| September | 61° | 48° | 34° |
| October | 46° | 36° | 25° |
| November | 33° | 24° | 15° |
| December | 24° | 15° | 7° |
Precipitation
0"
2"
4"
4.2"
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 2.2 |
| February | 2.3 |
| March | 2.9 |
| April | 3.5 |
| May | 4.2 |
| June | 3.1 |
| July | 2.2 |
| August | 2.1 |
| September | 2.9 |
| October | 3.1 |
| November | 2.9 |
| December | 2.3 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Longest: 15h 22m · Shortest: 8h 38m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 AM | 4:30 PM | 8h 60m |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 12m |
| March | 6:11 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 38m |
| April | 5:22 AM | 6:38 PM | 13h 15m |
| May | 4:42 AM | 7:18 PM | 14h 37m |
| June | 4:20 AM | 7:40 PM | 15h 21m |
| July | 4:29 AM | 7:31 PM | 15h 03m |
| August | 5:04 AM | 6:56 PM | 13h 52m |
| September | 5:51 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 17m |
| October | 6:38 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 43m |
| November | 7:20 AM | 4:40 PM | 9h 20m |
| December | 7:41 AM | 4:19 PM | 8h 39m |
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