Parks, AZ frost dates
Last spring frostJun 21median date
First fall frostSep 17median date
Growing season88 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Parks compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Parks falls between June 9 and July 4, a 25-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 3 and September 29.
- The median last frost is 66 days later than the Arizona median of Apr 16.
- Its 88-day growing season is among the shortest of the 193 Arizona places with a regular frost season.
- The last frost is 60 days later than the zone 6b median of Apr 22. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 6b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 239 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Flagstaff, AZ, 29 km away, the last frost here is 17 days later than there and the growing season is 28 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | June 9 |
| 50% (median) | June 21 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | July 4 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 3 |
| 50% (median) | September 17 |
| 90% (late) | September 29 |
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 Parks, AZ
Parks, AZ frost dates — last frost Jun 21, first frost Sep 17, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12Transplant outside: May 24 to Jun 7
Start indoors: Apr 12 to Apr 26Transplant outside: Jul 5 to Jul 19
Start indoors: Apr 12 to Apr 26Transplant outside: Jul 5 to Jul 19
Start indoors: Apr 26 to May 10Transplant outside: Jun 28 to Jul 12
Start indoors: Apr 26 to May 10Transplant outside: May 31 to Jun 14Sow outdoors: May 24 to Jun 28Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 20
Start indoors: Apr 26 to May 10Transplant outside: May 24 to Jun 7Sow outdoors: May 24 to Jun 7Plant for fall: Jul 9 to Jul 30
Start indoors: Apr 26 to May 10Transplant outside: Jun 7 to Jun 21
Start indoors: Apr 26 to May 10Transplant outside: May 31 to Jun 14
Start indoors: Apr 26 to May 10Transplant outside: Jun 7 to Jun 21
Start indoors: May 10 to May 24Transplant outside: Jul 12 to Jul 26Sow outdoors: Jul 12 to Jul 26
Start indoors: May 10 to May 24Transplant outside: Jun 28 to Jul 12
Sow outdoors: May 10 to May 31
Sow outdoors: May 10 to May 31Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 13
Sow outdoors: May 17 to Jun 28Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 27
Start indoors: May 24 to May 31Transplant outside: Jul 5 to Jul 12Sow outdoors: Jun 28 to Jul 12
Start indoors: May 24 to May 31Sow outdoors: Jun 28 to Jul 12
Start indoors: May 24 to May 31Sow outdoors: Jun 28 to Jul 12
Start indoors: May 24 to May 31Transplant outside: Jul 5 to Jul 19
Sow outdoors: May 31 to Jun 28
Sow outdoors: May 31 to Jun 28
Sow outdoors: May 31 to Jun 21
Sow outdoors: Jun 7 to Jul 5
Sow outdoors: Jun 7 to Jun 28Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 13
Sow outdoors: Jun 28 to Jul 19
Sow outdoors: Jun 28 to Jul 12
Transplant outside: Jul 5 to Jul 26
Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Oct 8
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Parks, AZ
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | May 24 – Jun 7 | — | — |
| Peppers Warning: Your frost-free season is about 88 days, which is tight for peppers (75+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | Jul 5 – Jul 19 | — | — |
| Eggplant Warning: Your frost-free season is about 88 days, which is tight for eggplant (75+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | Jul 5 – Jul 19 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Apr 26 – May 10 | Jun 28 – Jul 12 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 26 – May 10 | May 31 – Jun 14 | May 24 – Jun 28 | Jul 23 – Aug 20 |
| Kale | Apr 26 – May 10 | May 24 – Jun 7 | May 24 – Jun 7 | Jul 9 – Jul 30 |
| Broccoli | Apr 26 – May 10 | Jun 7 – Jun 21 | — | — |
| Cabbage | Apr 26 – May 10 | May 31 – Jun 14 | — | — |
| Cauliflower | Apr 26 – May 10 | Jun 7 – Jun 21 | — | — |
| Okra | May 10 – May 24 | Jul 12 – Jul 26 | Jul 12 – Jul 26 | — |
| Basil | May 10 – May 24 | Jun 28 – Jul 12 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | May 10 – May 31 | — |
| Spinach | — | — | May 10 – May 31 | Jul 23 – Aug 13 |
| Radishes | — | — | May 17 – Jun 28 | Aug 6 – Aug 27 |
| Cucumbers | May 24 – May 31 | Jul 5 – Jul 12 | Jun 28 – Jul 12 | — |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | May 24 – May 31 | — | Jun 28 – Jul 12 | — |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins Warning: Your frost-free season is about 88 days, which is tight for winter squash & pumpkins (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | May 24 – May 31 | — | Jun 28 – Jul 12 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon Warning: Your frost-free season is about 88 days, which is tight for melons & watermelon (85+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | May 24 – May 31 | Jul 5 – Jul 19 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | May 31 – Jun 28 | — |
| Beets | — | — | May 31 – Jun 28 | — |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 31 – Jun 21 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Jun 7 – Jul 5 | — |
| Cilantro | — | — | Jun 7 – Jun 28 | Jul 23 – Aug 13 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Jun 28 – Jul 19 | — |
| Sweet Corn Warning: Your frost-free season is about 88 days, which is tight for sweet corn (80+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | — | — | Jun 28 – Jul 12 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes Warning: Your frost-free season is about 88 days, which is tight for sweet potatoes (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | — | Jul 5 – Jul 26 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 3 – Oct 8 |
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 Bellemont Wfo, AZ weather station, 12 km away (elevation 7,152 ft (2,180 m)).
Frost dates near Parks
- Bellemont Jun 21 · Sep 17
- Flagstaff Jun 4 · Sep 28
- Williams May 9 · Oct 19
- Munds Park Jun 10 · Sep 27
- Ash Fork May 22 · Oct 5
- Sedona Apr 1 · Nov 17
- Clarkdale Mar 30 · Nov 10
- Jerome Mar 26 · Nov 25
- Mormon Lake Jun 10 · Sep 27
- Cornville Mar 30 · Nov 10
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Parks, AZ?
The median last spring frost in Parks, AZ is June 21. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after July 4, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Parks, AZ?
The median first fall frost is September 17, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 3.
How long is the growing season in Parks, AZ?
About 88 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Parks, AZ?
Parks, AZ is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.