Hatch, UT frost dates
Last spring frostJun 19median date
First fall frostSep 13median date
Growing season86 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6aZone 6a
How Hatch compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Hatch falls between June 5 and July 2, a 27-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 1 and September 22.
- The median last frost is 40 days later than the Utah median of May 10.
- Its 86-day growing season is among the shortest of the 250 Utah places with a regular frost season.
- The last frost is 51 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 236 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Saint George, UT, 118 km away, the last frost here is 97 days later than there and the growing season is 155 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | June 5 |
| 50% (median) | June 19 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | July 2 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 1 |
| 50% (median) | September 13 |
| 90% (late) | September 22 |
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 Hatch, UT
Hatch, UT frost dates — last frost Jun 19, first frost Sep 13, zone 6a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10Transplant outside: May 22 to Jun 5
Start indoors: Apr 10 to Apr 24Transplant outside: Jul 3 to Jul 17
Start indoors: Apr 10 to Apr 24Transplant outside: Jul 3 to Jul 17
Start indoors: Apr 24 to May 8Transplant outside: Jun 26 to Jul 10
Start indoors: Apr 24 to May 8Transplant outside: May 29 to Jun 12Sow outdoors: May 22 to Jun 26Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 16
Start indoors: Apr 24 to May 8Transplant outside: May 22 to Jun 5Sow outdoors: May 22 to Jun 5Plant for fall: Jul 5 to Jul 26
Start indoors: Apr 24 to May 8Transplant outside: Jun 5 to Jun 19
Start indoors: Apr 24 to May 8Transplant outside: May 29 to Jun 12
Start indoors: Apr 24 to May 8Transplant outside: Jun 5 to Jun 19
Start indoors: May 8 to May 22Transplant outside: Jul 10 to Jul 24Sow outdoors: Jul 10 to Jul 24
Start indoors: May 8 to May 22Transplant outside: Jun 26 to Jul 10
Sow outdoors: May 8 to May 29
Sow outdoors: May 8 to May 29Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 9
Sow outdoors: May 15 to Jun 26Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Start indoors: May 22 to May 29Transplant outside: Jul 3 to Jul 10Sow outdoors: Jun 26 to Jul 10
Start indoors: May 22 to May 29Sow outdoors: Jun 26 to Jul 10
Start indoors: May 22 to May 29Sow outdoors: Jun 26 to Jul 10
Start indoors: May 22 to May 29Transplant outside: Jul 3 to Jul 17
Sow outdoors: May 29 to Jun 26
Sow outdoors: May 29 to Jun 26
Sow outdoors: May 29 to Jun 19
Sow outdoors: Jun 5 to Jul 3
Sow outdoors: Jun 5 to Jun 26Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 9
Sow outdoors: Jun 26 to Jul 17
Sow outdoors: Jun 26 to Jul 10
Transplant outside: Jul 3 to Jul 24
Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Oct 4
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Hatch, UT
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | May 22 – Jun 5 | — | — |
| Peppers Warning: Your frost-free season is about 86 days, which is tight for peppers (75+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | Jul 3 – Jul 17 | — | — |
| Eggplant Warning: Your frost-free season is about 86 days, which is tight for eggplant (75+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | Jul 3 – Jul 17 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Apr 24 – May 8 | Jun 26 – Jul 10 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 24 – May 8 | May 29 – Jun 12 | May 22 – Jun 26 | Jul 19 – Aug 16 |
| Kale | Apr 24 – May 8 | May 22 – Jun 5 | May 22 – Jun 5 | Jul 5 – Jul 26 |
| Broccoli | Apr 24 – May 8 | Jun 5 – Jun 19 | — | — |
| Cabbage | Apr 24 – May 8 | May 29 – Jun 12 | — | — |
| Cauliflower | Apr 24 – May 8 | Jun 5 – Jun 19 | — | — |
| Okra | May 8 – May 22 | Jul 10 – Jul 24 | Jul 10 – Jul 24 | — |
| Basil | May 8 – May 22 | Jun 26 – Jul 10 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | May 8 – May 29 | — |
| Spinach | — | — | May 8 – May 29 | Jul 19 – Aug 9 |
| Radishes | — | — | May 15 – Jun 26 | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Cucumbers | May 22 – May 29 | Jul 3 – Jul 10 | Jun 26 – Jul 10 | — |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | May 22 – May 29 | — | Jun 26 – Jul 10 | — |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins Warning: Your frost-free season is about 86 days, which is tight for winter squash & pumpkins (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | May 22 – May 29 | — | Jun 26 – Jul 10 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon Warning: Your frost-free season is about 86 days, which is tight for melons & watermelon (85+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | May 22 – May 29 | Jul 3 – Jul 17 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | May 29 – Jun 26 | — |
| Beets | — | — | May 29 – Jun 26 | — |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 29 – Jun 19 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Jun 5 – Jul 3 | — |
| Cilantro | — | — | Jun 5 – Jun 26 | Jul 19 – Aug 9 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Jun 26 – Jul 17 | — |
| Sweet Corn Warning: Your frost-free season is about 86 days, which is tight for sweet corn (80+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | — | — | Jun 26 – Jul 10 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes Warning: Your frost-free season is about 86 days, which is tight for sweet potatoes (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | — | Jul 3 – Jul 24 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Aug 30 – Oct 4 |
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 Hatch, UT weather station, about 1 km away (elevation 6,893 ft (2,101 m)).
Frost dates near Hatch
- Panguitch Jun 12 · Sep 12
- Alton Jun 1 · Sep 30
- Bryce May 23 · Sep 27
- Duck Creek Village Jun 1 · Sep 30
- Tropic May 23 · Sep 27
- Cannonville May 31 · Sep 28
- Brian Head Jun 21 · Sep 12
- Glendale May 15 · Oct 8
- Henrieville May 31 · Sep 28
- Paragonah Jun 21 · Sep 12
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Hatch, UT?
The median last spring frost in Hatch, UT is June 19. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after July 2, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Hatch, UT?
The median first fall frost is September 13, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 1.
How long is the growing season in Hatch, UT?
About 86 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Hatch, UT?
Hatch, UT is in USDA hardiness zone 6a.