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Planting calendar for ZIP 80461 (Leadville, CO)

When to plant vegetables in Leadville, CO (USDA hardiness zone 5a). Typical last spring frost around Jun 16, 2026 10 days year to year), first fall frost around Sep 10, 202612 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Jun 28, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10 — a good target for tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.

See the full Leadville, CO planting calendar for dates typical of the whole city.

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Understand your frost dates

Frost dates for ZIP 80461: NOAA 1991-2020 normals (USC00058501 TWIN LAKES RSVR, CO US). Your exact dates depend on your address and microclimate. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.