Meadview, AZ frost dates
Last spring frostMar 5median date
First fall frostNov 28median date
Growing season268 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Meadview compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Meadview falls between February 13 and March 28, a 43-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 14 and December 10.
- The median last frost is 42 days earlier than the Arizona median of Apr 16.
- Its 268-day growing season is longer than 90% of the 193 Arizona places with a regular frost season (state median 197 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 9a, where the median is Mar 3.
- The weather station records an average of 39 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Nearby Henderson, NV, 85 km away, gets only light, occasional frost, a reminder of how much elevation and distance from the coast matter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 13 |
| 50% (median) | March 5 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 28 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 14 |
| 50% (median) | November 28 |
| 90% (late) | December 10 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Meadview, AZ
Meadview, AZ frost dates — last frost Mar 5, first frost Nov 28, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 11 to Dec 25Transplant outside: Feb 5 to Feb 19
Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 2
Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 2
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Mar 12 to Mar 26
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Feb 12 to Feb 26Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Oct 3 to Oct 31
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Feb 5 to Feb 19Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Feb 19Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 10
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Feb 19 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 12
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Feb 12 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 12
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Feb 19 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 12
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 9Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Mar 12 to Mar 26
Sow outdoors: Jan 22 to Feb 12Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: Jan 22 to Feb 12Plant for fall: Oct 3 to Oct 24
Sow outdoors: Jan 29 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Oct 17 to Nov 7
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 12Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Mar 26Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Sep 26
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 12Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 3
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 12Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 12Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 2
Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 3
Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Mar 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 3
Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Oct 3 to Oct 24
Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26
Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 9
Plant for fall: Nov 14 to Dec 19
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Meadview, AZ
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 11 – Dec 25 | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | Feb 5 – Mar 12 | Oct 3 – Oct 31 |
| Kale | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Sep 19 – Oct 10 |
| Broccoli | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | — | Aug 22 – Sep 12 |
| Cabbage | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | — | Aug 22 – Sep 12 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | — | Aug 22 – Sep 12 |
| Okra | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — |
| Basil | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 22 – Feb 12 | Sep 5 – Sep 26 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 22 – Feb 12 | Oct 3 – Oct 24 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 29 – Mar 12 | Oct 17 – Nov 7 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 5 – Feb 12 | Mar 19 – Mar 26 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Sep 12 – Sep 26 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 5 – Feb 12 | — | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Sep 19 – Oct 3 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 5 – Feb 12 | — | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 5 – Feb 12 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 12 – Mar 12 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 12 – Mar 12 | Sep 19 – Oct 3 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 12 – Mar 5 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 19 – Mar 19 | Sep 19 – Oct 3 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 19 – Mar 12 | Oct 3 – Oct 24 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 12 – Apr 2 | Sep 12 – Sep 26 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 19 – Apr 9 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 14 – Dec 19 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Meadview 1w, AZ weather station, 4 km away (elevation 2,940 ft (896 m)).
Frost dates near Meadview
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- Hualapai Apr 2 · Nov 11
- Hackberry Apr 2 · Nov 11
- Golden Valley Apr 2 · Nov 11
- Peach Springs May 17 · Oct 10
- Valentine May 17 · Oct 10
- Kingman Apr 2 · Nov 11
- Temple Bar Marina Apr 2 · Nov 11
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Meadview, AZ?
The median last spring frost in Meadview, AZ is March 5. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 28, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Meadview, AZ?
The median first fall frost is November 28, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 14.
How long is the growing season in Meadview, AZ?
About 268 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Meadview, AZ?
Meadview, AZ is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.