Frost dates in Arizona
Average last frost dates in Arizona run from January 4 in Bullhead City to June 4 in Flagstaff.
| Place | Last frost | First frost |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Junction | Feb 11 | Dec 10 |
| Avondale | Jan 14 | Dec 22 |
| Buckeye | Jan 7 | Dec 24 |
| Bullhead City | Jan 4 | Dec 23 |
| Camp Verde | Apr 16 | Oct 30 |
| Casa Grande | Feb 5 | Dec 6 |
| Chandler | Feb 13 | Dec 5 |
| Chino Valley | Apr 27 | Oct 24 |
| Coolidge | Feb 17 | Nov 29 |
| Cottonwood | Mar 30 | Nov 10 |
| Douglas | Mar 18 | Nov 13 |
| El Mirage | Jan 20 | Dec 15 |
| Eloy | Feb 24 | Nov 28 |
| Flagstaff | June 4 | Sept 28 |
| Florence | Jan 30 | Dec 12 |
| Fountain Hills | Jan 6 | Dec 28 |
| Gilbert | Feb 1 | Dec 11 |
| Glendale | Jan 20 | Dec 15 |
| Goodyear | Jan 14 | Dec 22 |
| Kingman | Apr 2 | Nov 11 |
| Lake Havasu City | Jan 5 | Dec 29 |
| Marana | Apr 2 | Nov 11 |
| Maricopa | Feb 23 | Nov 24 |
| Mesa | Feb 1 | Dec 10 |
| Nogales | Mar 20 | Nov 17 |
| Oro Valley | Apr 2 | Nov 11 |
| Paradise Valley | Jan 6 | Dec 26 |
| Payson | Apr 29 | Oct 24 |
| Peoria | Feb 5 | Dec 11 |
| Phoenix | Jan 8 | Dec 25 |
| Prescott | Apr 30 | Oct 20 |
| Prescott Valley | Apr 30 | Oct 20 |
| Queen Creek | Feb 1 | Dec 11 |
| Safford | Mar 25 | Nov 9 |
| Sahuarita | Feb 25 | Nov 27 |
| San Luis | Jan 8 | Dec 28 |
| Scottsdale | Jan 27 | Dec 21 |
| Show Low | May 5 | Oct 15 |
| Sierra Vista | Apr 5 | Nov 9 |
| Somerton | Jan 8 | Dec 28 |
| Surprise | Feb 5 | Dec 11 |
| Tempe | Feb 13 | Dec 5 |
| Tucson | Feb 5 | Dec 9 |
| Yuma | Jan 8 | Dec 28 |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest station to each place. Places of 10,000+ people (US Census Bureau, 2024 estimates) within 50 miles of a station.
When to plant in Arizona
- Asparagus
- Lima Beans
- Green Beans
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Chinese Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Swiss Chard
- Collard Greens
- Sweet Corn
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Garlic
- Kale
- Leeks
- Lettuce
- Cantaloupe
- Okra
- Onions
- Onion Sets
- Peas
- Black-Eyed Peas
- Peppers
- Potatoes
- Radishes
- Rhubarb
- Spinach
- Summer Squash (Zucchini)
- Winter Squash
- Sweet Potatoes
- Tomatoes
- Turnips
- Watermelon