Last frost date in Safford, Arizona
March 25
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 5; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 14.
November 9
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 23.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Safford Ag Ctr (USC00027390), 1.6 miles from Safford, elevation 2,954 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 5 | Mar 25 | Apr 14 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 23 | Nov 9 | Nov 25 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 228
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 12 | Oct 30 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 25 | Nov 9 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 3 | Nov 22 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 70
What to plant now in Safford
- Mustard greensAug 15 – Nov 1Now
- Garden peasSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- ParsleySept 1 – Nov 15Now
- RadishesSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- SpinachSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Corn saladOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Onion setsOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Upland cressOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Asparagus plantsDec 1 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around March 20 Safford: March 25
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Safford: November 9
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
Nearby in Arizona
- Tucson 83 mi · last frost Feb 5
- Marana 87 mi · last frost Apr 2
- Sierra Vista 95 mi · last frost Apr 5
- Sahuarita 97 mi · last frost Feb 25
- Douglas 100 mi · last frost Mar 18