Peoria, AZ frost dates
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 4 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How Peoria compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Peoria fall between December 15 and January 20. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as November 28, or the last frost as late as February 18.
- Peoria shares its weather station with Glendale, AZ, 5 km away, so the two have the same frost dates.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | December 23 |
| 50% (median) | January 20 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | February 18 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 28 |
| 50% (median) | December 15 |
| 90% (late) | January 7 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Gardening where frost is rare
Peoria, AZ only freezes on a few winter nights, so the usual "plant after the last frost" rule doesn't apply. Heat and rainfall decide the seasons instead:
- Cool-season crops (lettuce, broccoli, peas, carrots) grow best from fall through late winter.
- Warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash) do best planted in late winter to spring, and again in late summer for a fall crop — midsummer heat can stop tomatoes setting fruit.
- Heat lovers (okra, sweet potatoes, melons) can be planted through spring and early summer.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Youngtown, AZ weather station, 7 km away (elevation 1,135 ft (346 m)).
ZIP codes in Peoria: 85345 85380 85381 85382 85383 85385
Frost dates near Peoria
- Glendale Jan 20 · Dec 15
- Sun City Jan 20 · Dec 15
- Youngtown Jan 20 · Dec 15
- El Mirage Jan 20 · Dec 15
- Luke Air Force Base Jan 20 · Dec 15
- Sun City West Jan 20 · Dec 15
- Surprise Jan 20 · Dec 15
- Phoenix Jan 5 · Jan 3
- Avondale Jan 7 · Dec 24
- Waddell Jan 7 · Dec 24
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Peoria, AZ?
The median last spring frost in Peoria, AZ is January 20. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after February 18, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Peoria, AZ?
The median first fall frost is December 15, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 28.
How long is the growing season in Peoria, AZ?
About 329 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Peoria, AZ?
Peoria, AZ is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.