Hysham 25 SSE, MT Frost Dates & Growing Season

The two dates every Hysham 25 SSE garden is planned around, plus ready-computed planting windows for the most popular crops.

Last spring frost
May 26
~50% chance of frost after
First fall frost
Sep 16
~50% chance of frost before
Growing season
113 days
frost-free stretch
USDA zone
≈ 5a
estimated from nearby reference
Risky (1 year in 10)MedianSafe (9 years in 10)
Last spring frost May 12 May 26 Jun 13
First fall frost Oct 1 Sep 16 Sep 1
Hard freeze (28°F), median last May 14 · first Sep 27

Computed from NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals at the HYSHAM 25 SSE station. "Safe" means frost past that date happens only about one year in ten. Your exact garden can still run days either way with elevation and terrain — check your own ZIP with the frost date lookup.

Planting windows for Hysham 25 SSE

Computed from Hysham 25 SSE's own frost dates. Click any crop for the full zone-5 growing guide — varieties, spacing, fall plantings, and more.

CropStart seeds indoorsTransplantDirect sow
🍅 Tomatoes Mar 31 – Apr 14 Jun 2 – Jun 9
🫑 Peppers Mar 17 – Mar 31 Jun 9 – Jun 16
🥬 Lettuce Apr 14 – Apr 28 Apr 28 – May 12 Apr 28 – May 26
🫛 Peas Apr 14 – Apr 28
🥕 Carrots May 5 – May 26
🥦 Broccoli Apr 7 – Apr 21 May 5 – May 19
🥬 Kale Apr 14 – Apr 28 Apr 28 – May 12 Apr 28 – May 12
🥒 Cucumbers Apr 28 – May 5 Jun 2 – Jun 9 Jun 2 – Jun 9
🥒 Zucchini Apr 28 – May 5 Jun 2 – Jun 9 Jun 2 – Jun 9
🫘 Green Beans (Bush) Jun 2 – Jun 9
🌽 Sweet Corn Jun 2 – Jun 9
🌿 Basil Apr 14 – Apr 28 Jun 2 – Jun 9 Jun 9 – Jun 16
🧄 Garlic Fall: Aug 5 – Sep 2

Want this for all 50 crops, or as a printable seed-shelf schedule? Use the planting calendar and the seed starting scheduler — both can use Hysham 25 SSE's dates automatically after a lookup.

Reading the season in Hysham 25 SSE

At about 113 frost-free days, Hysham 25 SSE rewards efficiency: start warm-season crops indoors, favor short-season varieties, and lean on cold-tolerant crops — peas, kale, roots — that shrug off the shoulder-season frosts on either end.

Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Hysham 25 SSE, MT?

The average last spring frost in Hysham 25 SSE is around May 26, based on 1991–2020 climate normals. That's a median — about half of years see a later frost, so tender crops are safest going out a week or two after this date.

When is the first frost in Hysham 25 SSE, MT?

The average first fall frost in Hysham 25 SSE arrives around Sep 16. Crops still in the garden need to mature before then, and frost-tender plants need harvesting or protection as the date approaches.

How long is the growing season in Hysham 25 SSE?

About 113 frost-free days on average, from May 26 to Sep 16. That favors short-season varieties and transplants for warm-season crops, with cool-season vegetables doing the heavy lifting in spring and fall.

What USDA zone is Hysham 25 SSE in?

USDA zone 5a on the 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Note that zones describe winter cold, not frost timing — these frost dates are the numbers to plan plantings around.