Pine, AZ frost dates
Last spring frostApr 9median date
First fall frostNov 10median date
Growing season215 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Pine compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Pine falls between March 17 and May 10, a 54-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 21 and November 24.
- The median last frost is 7 days earlier than the Arizona median of Apr 16.
- Its 215-day growing season is longer than 56% of the 193 Arizona places with a regular frost season (state median 197 days).
- The last frost is 11 days later than the zone 8a median of Mar 29. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 76 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Nearby Scottsdale, AZ, 92 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) | March 17 |
| 50% (median) | April 9 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 10 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 21 |
| 50% (median) | November 10 |
| 90% (late) | November 24 |
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 Pine, AZ
Pine, AZ frost dates — last frost Apr 9, first frost Nov 10, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 15 to Jan 29Transplant outside: Mar 12 to Mar 26
Start indoors: Jan 29 to Feb 12Transplant outside: Apr 23 to May 7
Start indoors: Jan 29 to Feb 12Transplant outside: Apr 23 to May 7
Start indoors: Feb 12 to Feb 26Transplant outside: Apr 16 to Apr 30
Start indoors: Feb 12 to Feb 26Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 2Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 13
Start indoors: Feb 12 to Feb 26Transplant outside: Mar 12 to Mar 26Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 22
Start indoors: Feb 12 to Feb 26Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 9Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 25
Start indoors: Feb 12 to Feb 26Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 25
Start indoors: Feb 12 to Feb 26Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 9Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 25
Start indoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 14Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to May 14
Start indoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Transplant outside: Apr 16 to Apr 30
Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 6
Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Oct 20
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 19Transplant outside: Apr 23 to Apr 30Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 19Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 19Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to Apr 30
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 19Transplant outside: Apr 23 to May 7
Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 1
Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to Apr 9
Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 6
Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to May 7Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to Apr 30
Transplant outside: Apr 23 to May 14
Plant for fall: Oct 27 to Dec 1
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Pine, AZ
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 15 – Jan 29 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | Apr 23 – May 7 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | Apr 23 – May 7 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Mar 12 – Apr 16 | Sep 15 – Oct 13 |
| Kale | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Sep 1 – Sep 22 |
| Broccoli | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — | Aug 4 – Aug 25 |
| Cabbage | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | — | Aug 4 – Aug 25 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — | Aug 4 – Aug 25 |
| Okra | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Apr 30 – May 14 | Apr 30 – May 14 | — |
| Basil | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 26 – Mar 19 | Aug 18 – Sep 8 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 26 – Mar 19 | Sep 15 – Oct 6 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 5 – Apr 16 | Sep 29 – Oct 20 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 12 – Mar 19 | Apr 23 – Apr 30 | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 12 – Mar 19 | — | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 12 – Mar 19 | — | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 12 – Mar 19 | Apr 23 – May 7 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 19 – Apr 16 | Aug 18 – Sep 1 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 19 – Apr 16 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 19 – Apr 9 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 26 – Apr 23 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 26 – Apr 16 | Sep 15 – Oct 6 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 16 – May 7 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 23 – May 14 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 27 – Dec 1 |
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 Natural Brg, AZ weather station, 8 km away (elevation 4,610 ft (1,405 m)).
Frost dates near Pine
- Payson Apr 29 · Oct 24
- Camp Verde Apr 16 · Oct 30
- Happy Jack Jun 1 · Oct 3
- Rimrock Apr 16 · Oct 30
- Lake Montezuma Apr 16 · Oct 30
- Cornville Mar 30 · Nov 10
- Mayer Apr 5 · Nov 17
- Sedona Apr 1 · Nov 17
- Young May 6 · Oct 20
- Cottonwood Mar 30 · Nov 10
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Pine, AZ?
The median last spring frost in Pine, AZ is April 9. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 10, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Pine, AZ?
The median first fall frost is November 10, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 21.
How long is the growing season in Pine, AZ?
About 215 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Pine, AZ?
Pine, AZ is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.