Sasabe, AZ frost dates
Last spring frostMar 21median date
First fall frostNov 20median date
Growing season244 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Sasabe compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Sasabe falls between February 23 and April 14, a 50-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 1 and December 7.
- The median last frost is 26 days earlier than the Arizona median of Apr 16.
- Its 244-day growing season is longer than 78% of the 193 Arizona places with a regular frost season (state median 197 days).
- The last frost is 5 days later than the zone 8b median of Mar 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 31 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Nearby Tucson, AZ, 99 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 23 |
| 50% (median) | March 21 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 14 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 1 |
| 50% (median) | November 20 |
| 90% (late) | December 7 |
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 Sasabe, AZ
Sasabe, AZ frost dates — last frost Mar 21, first frost Nov 20, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 18
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 18
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 14Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 23
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 2
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 16
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Oct 9 to Oct 30
Start indoors: Feb 21 to Feb 28Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 11Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Feb 21 to Feb 28Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Start indoors: Feb 21 to Feb 28Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Start indoors: Feb 21 to Feb 28Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 18
Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 21
Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to Apr 18Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 25
Plant for fall: Nov 6 to Dec 11
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Sasabe, AZ
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 27 – Jan 10 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | Feb 21 – Mar 28 | Sep 25 – Oct 23 |
| Kale | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Sep 11 – Oct 2 |
| Broccoli | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Cabbage | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | — | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Okra | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — |
| Basil | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 7 – Feb 28 | Aug 28 – Sep 18 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 7 – Feb 28 | Sep 25 – Oct 16 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 28 | Oct 9 – Oct 30 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 21 – Feb 28 | Apr 4 – Apr 11 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 21 – Feb 28 | — | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 21 – Feb 28 | — | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 21 – Feb 28 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 28 – Mar 28 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 28 – Mar 28 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 28 – Mar 21 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 7 – Apr 4 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 7 – Mar 28 | Sep 25 – Oct 16 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 28 – Apr 18 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 4 – Apr 25 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 6 – Dec 11 |
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 Sasabe, AZ weather station, about 1 km away (elevation 3,589 ft (1,094 m)).
Frost dates near Sasabe
- Arivaca Mar 21 · Nov 20
- Rio Rico Apr 5 · Nov 10
- Topawa Apr 26 · Nov 4
- Amado Apr 5 · Nov 10
- Tumacacori Apr 5 · Nov 10
- Tubac Apr 5 · Nov 10
- Nogales Apr 16 · Nov 2
- Green Valley Feb 25 · Nov 27
- Sahuarita Feb 25 · Nov 27
- Sells Apr 26 · Nov 4
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Sasabe, AZ?
The median last spring frost in Sasabe, AZ is March 21. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 14, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Sasabe, AZ?
The median first fall frost is November 20, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 1.
How long is the growing season in Sasabe, AZ?
About 244 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Sasabe, AZ?
Sasabe, AZ is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.