Escalante, UT frost dates
Last spring frostMay 8median date
First fall frostOct 10median date
Growing season155 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7aZone 7a
How Escalante compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Escalante falls between April 22 and May 24, a 32-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 26 and October 24.
- The median last frost is 2 days earlier than the Utah median of May 10.
- Its 155-day growing season is longer than 56% of the 250 Utah places with a regular frost season (state median 148 days).
- The last frost is 22 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 152 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 22 |
| 50% (median) | May 8 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 24 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 26 |
| 50% (median) | October 10 |
| 90% (late) | October 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 Escalante, UT
Escalante, UT frost dates — last frost May 8, first frost Oct 10, zone 7a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 27Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Transplant outside: May 22 to Jun 5
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Transplant outside: May 22 to Jun 5
Start indoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Transplant outside: May 15 to May 29
Start indoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 1Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 15Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 12
Start indoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 22
Start indoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Transplant outside: Apr 24 to May 8Plant for fall: Jul 4 to Jul 25
Start indoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 1Plant for fall: Jul 4 to Jul 25
Start indoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Transplant outside: Apr 24 to May 8Plant for fall: Jul 4 to Jul 25
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10Transplant outside: May 29 to Jun 12Sow outdoors: May 29 to Jun 12
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10Transplant outside: May 15 to May 29
Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to May 15Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Apr 10 to Apr 17Transplant outside: May 22 to May 29Sow outdoors: May 15 to May 29Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 8
Start indoors: Apr 10 to Apr 17Sow outdoors: May 15 to May 29Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 15
Start indoors: Apr 10 to Apr 17Sow outdoors: May 15 to May 29
Start indoors: Apr 10 to Apr 17Transplant outside: May 22 to Jun 5
Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 15Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 1
Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 15Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 15
Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 8
Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 22Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 15
Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 15Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: May 15 to Jun 5Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 8
Sow outdoors: May 15 to May 29
Transplant outside: May 22 to Jun 12
Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 31
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Escalante, UT
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | May 22 – Jun 5 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | May 22 – Jun 5 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | May 15 – May 29 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Apr 17 – May 1 | Apr 10 – May 15 | Aug 15 – Sep 12 |
| Kale | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | Aug 1 – Aug 22 |
| Broccoli | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Apr 24 – May 8 | — | Jul 4 – Jul 25 |
| Cabbage | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Apr 17 – May 1 | — | Jul 4 – Jul 25 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Apr 24 – May 8 | — | Jul 4 – Jul 25 |
| Okra | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | May 29 – Jun 12 | May 29 – Jun 12 | — |
| Basil | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | May 15 – May 29 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 27 – Apr 17 | Jul 18 – Aug 8 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 27 – Apr 17 | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 3 – May 15 | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 10 – Apr 17 | May 22 – May 29 | May 15 – May 29 | Jul 25 – Aug 8 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 10 – Apr 17 | — | May 15 – May 29 | Aug 1 – Aug 15 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 10 – Apr 17 | — | May 15 – May 29 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 10 – Apr 17 | May 22 – Jun 5 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 17 – May 15 | Jul 18 – Aug 1 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 17 – May 15 | Aug 1 – Aug 15 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 17 – May 8 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 24 – May 22 | Aug 1 – Aug 15 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 24 – May 15 | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 15 – Jun 5 | Jul 25 – Aug 8 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 15 – May 29 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 22 – Jun 12 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 26 – Oct 31 |
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 Escalante, UT weather station, about 1 km away (elevation 5,810 ft (1,771 m)).
Frost dates near Escalante
- Boulder May 4 · Oct 14
- Henrieville May 31 · Sep 28
- Tropic May 23 · Sep 27
- Cannonville May 31 · Sep 28
- Antimony Jun 17 · Sep 12
- Bryce May 23 · Sep 27
- Teasdale Apr 22 · Oct 23
- Torrey Apr 22 · Oct 23
- Bicknell May 31 · Sep 21
- Lyman May 31 · Sep 21
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Escalante, UT?
The median last spring frost in Escalante, UT is May 8. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 24, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Escalante, UT?
The median first fall frost is October 10, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 26.
How long is the growing season in Escalante, UT?
About 155 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Escalante, UT?
Escalante, UT is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.