Gunnison, UT frost dates
Last spring frostMay 31median date
First fall frostSep 21median date
Growing season113 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6aZone 6a
How Gunnison compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Gunnison falls between May 12 and June 16, a 35-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 8 and October 2.
- The median last frost is 21 days later than the Utah median of May 10.
- Its 113-day growing season is longer than 12% of the 250 Utah places with a regular frost season (state median 148 days).
- The last frost is 32 days later than the zone 6a median of Apr 29. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 6a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 198 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 12 |
| 50% (median) | May 31 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 16 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 8 |
| 50% (median) | September 21 |
| 90% (late) | October 2 |
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 Gunnison, UT
Gunnison, UT frost dates — last frost May 31, first frost Sep 21, zone 6a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Transplant outside: May 3 to May 17
Start indoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Transplant outside: Jun 14 to Jun 28
Start indoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Transplant outside: Jun 14 to Jun 28
Start indoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19Transplant outside: Jun 7 to Jun 21
Start indoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19Transplant outside: May 10 to May 24Sow outdoors: May 3 to Jun 7Plant for fall: Jul 27 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19Transplant outside: May 3 to May 17Sow outdoors: May 3 to May 17Plant for fall: Jul 13 to Aug 3
Start indoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19Transplant outside: May 17 to May 31Plant for fall: Jun 15 to Jul 6
Start indoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19Transplant outside: May 10 to May 24Plant for fall: Jun 15 to Jul 6
Start indoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19Transplant outside: May 17 to May 31Plant for fall: Jun 15 to Jul 6
Start indoors: Apr 19 to May 3Transplant outside: Jun 21 to Jul 5Sow outdoors: Jun 21 to Jul 5
Start indoors: Apr 19 to May 3Transplant outside: Jun 7 to Jun 21
Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to May 10Plant for fall: Jun 29 to Jul 20
Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to May 10Plant for fall: Jul 27 to Aug 17
Sow outdoors: Apr 26 to Jun 7Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Aug 31
Start indoors: May 3 to May 10Transplant outside: Jun 14 to Jun 21Sow outdoors: Jun 7 to Jun 21Plant for fall: Jul 6 to Jul 20
Start indoors: May 3 to May 10Sow outdoors: Jun 7 to Jun 21Plant for fall: Jul 13 to Jul 27
Start indoors: May 3 to May 10Sow outdoors: Jun 7 to Jun 21
Start indoors: May 3 to May 10Transplant outside: Jun 14 to Jun 28
Sow outdoors: May 10 to Jun 7Plant for fall: Jun 29 to Jul 13
Sow outdoors: May 10 to Jun 7Plant for fall: Jul 13 to Jul 27
Sow outdoors: May 10 to May 31
Sow outdoors: May 17 to Jun 14Plant for fall: Jul 13 to Jul 27
Sow outdoors: May 17 to Jun 7Plant for fall: Jul 27 to Aug 17
Sow outdoors: Jun 7 to Jun 28
Sow outdoors: Jun 7 to Jun 21
Transplant outside: Jun 14 to Jul 5
Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Oct 12
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Gunnison, UT
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | May 3 – May 17 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | Jun 14 – Jun 28 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | Jun 14 – Jun 28 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | Jun 7 – Jun 21 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | May 10 – May 24 | May 3 – Jun 7 | Jul 27 – Aug 24 |
| Kale | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | May 3 – May 17 | May 3 – May 17 | Jul 13 – Aug 3 |
| Broccoli | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | May 17 – May 31 | — | Jun 15 – Jul 6 |
| Cabbage | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | May 10 – May 24 | — | Jun 15 – Jul 6 |
| Cauliflower | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | May 17 – May 31 | — | Jun 15 – Jul 6 |
| Okra | Apr 19 – May 3 | Jun 21 – Jul 5 | Jun 21 – Jul 5 | — |
| Basil | Apr 19 – May 3 | Jun 7 – Jun 21 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 19 – May 10 | Jun 29 – Jul 20 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 19 – May 10 | Jul 27 – Aug 17 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 26 – Jun 7 | Aug 10 – Aug 31 |
| Cucumbers | May 3 – May 10 | Jun 14 – Jun 21 | Jun 7 – Jun 21 | Jul 6 – Jul 20 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | May 3 – May 10 | — | Jun 7 – Jun 21 | Jul 13 – Jul 27 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins Warning: Your frost-free season is about 113 days, which is tight for winter squash & pumpkins (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | May 3 – May 10 | — | Jun 7 – Jun 21 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | May 3 – May 10 | Jun 14 – Jun 28 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | May 10 – Jun 7 | Jun 29 – Jul 13 |
| Beets | — | — | May 10 – Jun 7 | Jul 13 – Jul 27 |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 10 – May 31 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 17 – Jun 14 | Jul 13 – Jul 27 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 17 – Jun 7 | Jul 27 – Aug 17 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Jun 7 – Jun 28 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Jun 7 – Jun 21 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes Warning: Your frost-free season is about 113 days, which is tight for sweet potatoes (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | — | Jun 14 – Jul 5 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 7 – Oct 12 |
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 Manti Radio Kmti, UT weather station, 19 km away (elevation 5,499 ft (1,676 m)).
Frost dates near Gunnison
- Centerfield May 31 · Sep 21
- Fayette May 31 · Sep 21
- Axtell May 11 · Oct 6
- Sterling May 11 · Oct 6
- Mayfield May 11 · Oct 6
- Redmond May 21 · Sep 24
- Manti May 11 · Oct 6
- Salina May 21 · Sep 24
- Scipio May 22 · Sep 25
- Aurora May 21 · Sep 24
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Gunnison, UT?
The median last spring frost in Gunnison, UT is May 31. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 16, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Gunnison, UT?
The median first fall frost is September 21, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 8.
How long is the growing season in Gunnison, UT?
About 113 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Gunnison, UT?
Gunnison, UT is in USDA hardiness zone 6a.