Frost dates for 86336 — Sedona, AZ
Last spring frostApr 1median date
First fall frostNov 17median date
Growing season230 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Sedona compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Sedona falls between March 6 and April 19, a 44-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 28 and December 3.
- The median last frost is 15 days earlier than the Arizona median of Apr 16.
- Its 230-day growing season is longer than 76% of the 193 Arizona places with a regular frost season (state median 197 days).
- The last frost is 16 days later than the zone 8b median of Mar 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 57 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Flagstaff, AZ, 42 km away, the last frost here is 64 days earlier than there and the growing season is 114 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 6 |
| 50% (median) | April 1 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 19 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 28 |
| 50% (median) | November 17 |
| 90% (late) | December 3 |
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 Sedona, AZ
Frost dates for 86336 — Sedona, AZ — last frost Apr 1, first frost Nov 17, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Mar 4 to Mar 18
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Apr 15 to Apr 29
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Apr 15 to Apr 29
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 20
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Mar 4 to Mar 18Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 29
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Mar 4Transplant outside: Apr 22 to May 6Sow outdoors: Apr 22 to May 6
Start indoors: Feb 18 to Mar 4Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22
Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Oct 6 to Oct 27
Start indoors: Mar 4 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Apr 15 to Apr 22Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Start indoors: Mar 4 to Mar 11Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
Start indoors: Mar 4 to Mar 11Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Apr 22
Start indoors: Mar 4 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Apr 15 to Apr 29
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 1
Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 13
Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Apr 22
Transplant outside: Apr 15 to May 6
Plant for fall: Nov 3 to Dec 8
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Sedona, AZ
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Mar 4 – Apr 8 | Sep 22 – Oct 20 |
| Kale | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Sep 8 – Sep 29 |
| Broccoli | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — | Aug 11 – Sep 1 |
| Cabbage | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — | Aug 11 – Sep 1 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — | Aug 11 – Sep 1 |
| Okra | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Apr 22 – May 6 | Apr 22 – May 6 | — |
| Basil | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 18 – Mar 11 | Aug 25 – Sep 15 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 18 – Mar 11 | Sep 22 – Oct 13 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 25 – Apr 8 | Oct 6 – Oct 27 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 4 – Mar 11 | Apr 15 – Apr 22 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 4 – Mar 11 | — | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 4 – Mar 11 | — | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 4 – Mar 11 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 8 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 8 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 1 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 18 – Apr 15 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 18 – Apr 8 | Sep 22 – Oct 13 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 8 – Apr 29 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 15 – May 6 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 3 – Dec 8 |
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 Sedona, AZ weather station, 8 km away (elevation 4,219 ft (1,286 m)).
ZIP codes in Sedona: 86336 86339 86341 86351
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Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Sedona, AZ?
The median last spring frost in Sedona, AZ is April 1. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 19, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Sedona, AZ?
The median first fall frost is November 17, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 28.
How long is the growing season in Sedona, AZ?
About 230 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Sedona, AZ?
Sedona, AZ is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.