Laketown, UT frost dates
Last spring frostMay 28median date
First fall frostSep 24median date
Growing season119 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone5bZone 5b
How Laketown compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Laketown falls between May 10 and June 17, a 38-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 11 and October 8.
- The median last frost is 18 days later than the Utah median of May 10.
- Its 119-day growing season is longer than 17% of the 250 Utah places with a regular frost season (state median 148 days).
- The last frost is 27 days later than the zone 5b median of May 1. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 5b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 190 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Logan, UT, 48 km away, the last frost here is 20 days later than there and the growing season is 28 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 10 |
| 50% (median) | May 28 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 17 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 11 |
| 50% (median) | September 24 |
| 90% (late) | October 8 |
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 Laketown, UT
Laketown, UT frost dates — last frost May 28, first frost Sep 24, zone 5b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 14
Start indoors: Mar 19 to Apr 2Transplant outside: Jun 11 to Jun 25
Start indoors: Mar 19 to Apr 2Transplant outside: Jun 11 to Jun 25
Start indoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16Transplant outside: Jun 4 to Jun 18
Start indoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16Transplant outside: May 7 to May 21Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to Jun 4Plant for fall: Jul 30 to Aug 27
Start indoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 14Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to May 14Plant for fall: Jul 16 to Aug 6
Start indoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16Transplant outside: May 14 to May 28Plant for fall: Jun 18 to Jul 9
Start indoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16Transplant outside: May 7 to May 21Plant for fall: Jun 18 to Jul 9
Start indoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16Transplant outside: May 14 to May 28Plant for fall: Jun 18 to Jul 9
Start indoors: Apr 16 to Apr 30Transplant outside: Jun 18 to Jul 2Sow outdoors: Jun 18 to Jul 2
Start indoors: Apr 16 to Apr 30Transplant outside: Jun 4 to Jun 18
Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to May 7Plant for fall: Jul 2 to Jul 23
Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to May 7Plant for fall: Jul 30 to Aug 20
Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to Jun 4Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Sep 3
Start indoors: Apr 30 to May 7Transplant outside: Jun 11 to Jun 18Sow outdoors: Jun 4 to Jun 18Plant for fall: Jul 9 to Jul 23
Start indoors: Apr 30 to May 7Sow outdoors: Jun 4 to Jun 18Plant for fall: Jul 16 to Jul 30
Start indoors: Apr 30 to May 7Sow outdoors: Jun 4 to Jun 18
Start indoors: Apr 30 to May 7Transplant outside: Jun 11 to Jun 25
Sow outdoors: May 7 to Jun 4Plant for fall: Jul 2 to Jul 16
Sow outdoors: May 7 to Jun 4Plant for fall: Jul 16 to Jul 30
Sow outdoors: May 7 to May 28
Sow outdoors: May 14 to Jun 11Plant for fall: Jul 16 to Jul 30
Sow outdoors: May 14 to Jun 4Plant for fall: Jul 30 to Aug 20
Sow outdoors: Jun 4 to Jun 25
Sow outdoors: Jun 4 to Jun 18
Transplant outside: Jun 11 to Jul 2
Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Oct 15
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Laketown, UT
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | Apr 30 – May 14 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Jun 11 – Jun 25 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Jun 11 – Jun 25 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | Jun 4 – Jun 18 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | May 7 – May 21 | Apr 30 – Jun 4 | Jul 30 – Aug 27 |
| Kale | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | Apr 30 – May 14 | Apr 30 – May 14 | Jul 16 – Aug 6 |
| Broccoli | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | May 14 – May 28 | — | Jun 18 – Jul 9 |
| Cabbage | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | May 7 – May 21 | — | Jun 18 – Jul 9 |
| Cauliflower | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | May 14 – May 28 | — | Jun 18 – Jul 9 |
| Okra | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | Jun 18 – Jul 2 | Jun 18 – Jul 2 | — |
| Basil | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | Jun 4 – Jun 18 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 16 – May 7 | Jul 2 – Jul 23 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 16 – May 7 | Jul 30 – Aug 20 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 23 – Jun 4 | Aug 13 – Sep 3 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 30 – May 7 | Jun 11 – Jun 18 | Jun 4 – Jun 18 | Jul 9 – Jul 23 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 30 – May 7 | — | Jun 4 – Jun 18 | Jul 16 – Jul 30 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 30 – May 7 | — | Jun 4 – Jun 18 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 30 – May 7 | Jun 11 – Jun 25 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | May 7 – Jun 4 | Jul 2 – Jul 16 |
| Beets | — | — | May 7 – Jun 4 | Jul 16 – Jul 30 |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 7 – May 28 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 14 – Jun 11 | Jul 16 – Jul 30 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 14 – Jun 4 | Jul 30 – Aug 20 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Jun 4 – Jun 25 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Jun 4 – Jun 18 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Jun 11 – Jul 2 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 10 – Oct 15 |
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 Laketown, UT weather station, 5 km away (elevation 5,981 ft (1,823 m)).
Frost dates near Laketown
- Garden City May 15 · Oct 4
- Randolph Jun 14 · Sep 1
- Woodruff frost any month
- Hyde Park May 8 · Oct 2
- Richmond May 11 · Oct 5
- Providence Apr 30 · Oct 16
- Millville May 12 · Sep 28
- Logan May 8 · Oct 2
- Smithfield May 8 · Oct 2
- Hyrum May 12 · Sep 28
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Laketown, UT?
The median last spring frost in Laketown, UT is May 28. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 17, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Laketown, UT?
The median first fall frost is September 24, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 11.
How long is the growing season in Laketown, UT?
About 119 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Laketown, UT?
Laketown, UT is in USDA hardiness zone 5b.