Woodruff, AZ frost dates
Last spring frostMay 4median date
First fall frostOct 16median date
Growing season165 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7aZone 7a
How Woodruff compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Woodruff falls between April 22 and May 21, a 29-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 3 and October 28.
- The median last frost is 18 days later than the Arizona median of Apr 16.
- Its 165-day growing season is longer than 33% of the 193 Arizona places with a regular frost season (state median 197 days).
- The last frost is 18 days later than the zone 7a median of Apr 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 7a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 134 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 22 |
| 50% (median) | May 4 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 21 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 3 |
| 50% (median) | October 16 |
| 90% (late) | October 28 |
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 Woodruff, AZ
Woodruff, AZ frost dates — last frost May 4, first frost Oct 16, zone 7a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Transplant outside: May 18 to Jun 1
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Transplant outside: May 18 to Jun 1
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Transplant outside: May 11 to May 25
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to May 11Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 4Plant for fall: Jul 10 to Jul 31
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Jul 10 to Jul 31
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 4Plant for fall: Jul 10 to Jul 31
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Transplant outside: May 25 to Jun 8Sow outdoors: May 25 to Jun 8
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Transplant outside: May 11 to May 25
Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to May 11Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 25
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 13Transplant outside: May 18 to May 25Sow outdoors: May 11 to May 25Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 14
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 13Sow outdoors: May 11 to May 25Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 21
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 13Sow outdoors: May 11 to May 25
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 13Transplant outside: May 18 to Jun 1
Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to May 11Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 7
Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to May 11Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 21
Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to May 4
Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 18Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 21
Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 11Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: May 11 to Jun 1Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 14
Sow outdoors: May 11 to May 25
Transplant outside: May 18 to Jun 8
Plant for fall: Oct 2 to Nov 6
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Woodruff, AZ
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | May 18 – Jun 1 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | May 18 – Jun 1 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | May 11 – May 25 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | Apr 6 – May 11 | Aug 21 – Sep 18 |
| Kale | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Broccoli | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Apr 20 – May 4 | — | Jul 10 – Jul 31 |
| Cabbage | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — | Jul 10 – Jul 31 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Apr 20 – May 4 | — | Jul 10 – Jul 31 |
| Okra | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | May 25 – Jun 8 | May 25 – Jun 8 | — |
| Basil | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | May 11 – May 25 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 23 – Apr 13 | Jul 24 – Aug 14 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 23 – Apr 13 | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 30 – May 11 | Sep 4 – Sep 25 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 6 – Apr 13 | May 18 – May 25 | May 11 – May 25 | Jul 31 – Aug 14 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 6 – Apr 13 | — | May 11 – May 25 | Aug 7 – Aug 21 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 6 – Apr 13 | — | May 11 – May 25 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 6 – Apr 13 | May 18 – Jun 1 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 13 – May 11 | Jul 24 – Aug 7 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 13 – May 11 | Aug 7 – Aug 21 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 13 – May 4 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 20 – May 18 | Aug 7 – Aug 21 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 20 – May 11 | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 11 – Jun 1 | Jul 31 – Aug 14 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 11 – May 25 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 18 – Jun 8 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 2 – Nov 6 |
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 Petrified Forest Np, AZ weather station, 15 km away (elevation 5,446 ft (1,660 m)).
Frost dates near Woodruff
- Holbrook Apr 22 · Oct 24
- Sun Valley Apr 22 · Oct 24
- Snowflake May 11 · Oct 10
- Joseph City Apr 22 · Oct 24
- Taylor May 11 · Oct 10
- Concho May 2 · Oct 14
- Clay Springs May 23 · Oct 5
- Show Low May 5 · Oct 15
- Pinedale May 5 · Oct 15
- White Mountain Lake May 5 · Oct 15
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Woodruff, AZ?
The median last spring frost in Woodruff, AZ is May 4. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 21, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Woodruff, AZ?
The median first fall frost is October 16, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 3.
How long is the growing season in Woodruff, AZ?
About 165 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Woodruff, AZ?
Woodruff, AZ is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.