Springerville, AZ frost dates
Last spring frostJun 1median date
First fall frostSep 26median date
Growing season117 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Springerville compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Springerville falls between May 17 and June 20, a 34-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 12 and October 7.
- The median last frost is 46 days later than the Arizona median of Apr 16.
- Its 117-day growing season is longer than 6% of the 193 Arizona places with a regular frost season (state median 197 days).
- The last frost is 40 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 187 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 17 |
| 50% (median) | June 1 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 20 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 12 |
| 50% (median) | September 26 |
| 90% (late) | October 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 Springerville, AZ
Springerville, AZ frost dates — last frost Jun 1, first frost Sep 26, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Transplant outside: May 4 to May 18
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Transplant outside: Jun 15 to Jun 29
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Transplant outside: Jun 15 to Jun 29
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Transplant outside: Jun 8 to Jun 22
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Transplant outside: May 11 to May 25Sow outdoors: May 4 to Jun 8Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Transplant outside: May 4 to May 18Sow outdoors: May 4 to May 18Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 8
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Transplant outside: May 18 to Jun 1Plant for fall: Jun 20 to Jul 11
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Transplant outside: May 11 to May 25Plant for fall: Jun 20 to Jul 11
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Transplant outside: May 18 to Jun 1Plant for fall: Jun 20 to Jul 11
Start indoors: Apr 20 to May 4Transplant outside: Jun 22 to Jul 6Sow outdoors: Jun 22 to Jul 6
Start indoors: Apr 20 to May 4Transplant outside: Jun 8 to Jun 22
Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 11Plant for fall: Jul 4 to Jul 25
Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 11Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 22
Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to Jun 8Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Start indoors: May 4 to May 11Transplant outside: Jun 15 to Jun 22Sow outdoors: Jun 8 to Jun 22Plant for fall: Jul 11 to Jul 25
Start indoors: May 4 to May 11Sow outdoors: Jun 8 to Jun 22Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 1
Start indoors: May 4 to May 11Sow outdoors: Jun 8 to Jun 22
Start indoors: May 4 to May 11Transplant outside: Jun 15 to Jun 29
Sow outdoors: May 11 to Jun 8Plant for fall: Jul 4 to Jul 18
Sow outdoors: May 11 to Jun 8Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 1
Sow outdoors: May 11 to Jun 1
Sow outdoors: May 18 to Jun 15Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 1
Sow outdoors: May 18 to Jun 8Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 22
Sow outdoors: Jun 8 to Jun 29
Sow outdoors: Jun 8 to Jun 22
Transplant outside: Jun 15 to Jul 6
Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Oct 17
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Springerville, AZ
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | May 4 – May 18 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Jun 15 – Jun 29 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Jun 15 – Jun 29 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | Jun 8 – Jun 22 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | May 11 – May 25 | May 4 – Jun 8 | Aug 1 – Aug 29 |
| Kale | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | May 4 – May 18 | May 4 – May 18 | Jul 18 – Aug 8 |
| Broccoli | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | May 18 – Jun 1 | — | Jun 20 – Jul 11 |
| Cabbage | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | May 11 – May 25 | — | Jun 20 – Jul 11 |
| Cauliflower | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | May 18 – Jun 1 | — | Jun 20 – Jul 11 |
| Okra | Apr 20 – May 4 | Jun 22 – Jul 6 | Jun 22 – Jul 6 | — |
| Basil | Apr 20 – May 4 | Jun 8 – Jun 22 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 20 – May 11 | Jul 4 – Jul 25 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 20 – May 11 | Aug 1 – Aug 22 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 27 – Jun 8 | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Cucumbers | May 4 – May 11 | Jun 15 – Jun 22 | Jun 8 – Jun 22 | Jul 11 – Jul 25 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | May 4 – May 11 | — | Jun 8 – Jun 22 | Jul 18 – Aug 1 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | May 4 – May 11 | — | Jun 8 – Jun 22 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | May 4 – May 11 | Jun 15 – Jun 29 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | May 11 – Jun 8 | Jul 4 – Jul 18 |
| Beets | — | — | May 11 – Jun 8 | Jul 18 – Aug 1 |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 11 – Jun 1 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 18 – Jun 15 | Jul 18 – Aug 1 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 18 – Jun 8 | Aug 1 – Aug 22 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Jun 8 – Jun 29 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Jun 8 – Jun 22 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Jun 15 – Jul 6 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 12 – Oct 17 |
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 Springerville, AZ weather station, 7 km away (elevation 6,998 ft (2,133 m)).
Frost dates near Springerville
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- Mcnary May 20 · Oct 11
- Pinetop May 22 · Oct 6
- Lakeside May 22 · Oct 6
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Springerville, AZ?
The median last spring frost in Springerville, AZ is June 1. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 20, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Springerville, AZ?
The median first fall frost is September 26, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 12.
How long is the growing season in Springerville, AZ?
About 117 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Springerville, AZ?
Springerville, AZ is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.