Frost dates for 84304Cache Junction, UT
The average last spring frost in Cache Junction is May 8 and the average first fall frost is October 2, giving a typical growing season of about 144 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 8
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 2
- Growing season
- 144 days
Safer after May 29 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 19 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 193 days
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | May 10 · May 30 · Jun 17 | Sep 5 · Sep 20 · Oct 4 | 112 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 24 · May 8 · May 29 | Sep 19 · Oct 2 · Oct 15 | 144 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 4 · Apr 22 · May 6 | Sep 29 · Oct 13 · Oct 27 | 173 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Cache Junction
Planting windows from the University of Maryland Extension calendar, shifted to your average frost dates. Use them as a starting point and adjust for seed packet instructions and local conditions.
| Crop | Task | Window |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors | Apr 7 – Jun 13 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 24 – Jun 12 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 7 – May 8 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 7 – Jul 8 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 24 – May 23 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 7 – Jul 8 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 7 – Jun 22 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 24 – Jul 8 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 7 – Jul 8 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 24 – Jul 15 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 24 – Jun 12 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 7 – Jul 8 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 31 – Jun 23 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – May 23 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – Jun 7 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Mar 23 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 24 – May 23 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 20 – Apr 23 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 24 – May 23 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 2 – Jun 12 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Jul 13 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 10 – Apr 7 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – May 8 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 23 – Jun 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Jul 23 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – Jun 23 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Aug 8 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – May 14 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 13 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – May 28 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Aug 23 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 24 – May 14 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 15 – Jul 23 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 8 – Jun 23 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 23 – Jul 8 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 22 – Oct 23 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 84304 is matched to the NOAA station Logan Cache Ap, UT, 12.5 km away, at 4,454 ft elevation (1 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Cache Ap, UT (used) | 4,454 ft | May 8 | Oct 2 |
| Cutler Dam, UT | 4,290 ft | May 3 | Oct 12 |
| Trenton, UT | 4,455 ft | May 17 | Sep 18 |
| Logan Radio Kvnu, UT | 4,475 ft | May 8 | Oct 2 |
Frost dates near Cache Junction
- Newton, UT 84327 · last May 17, first Sep 18
- Collinston, UT 84306 · last Apr 30, first Oct 16
- Fielding, UT 84311 · last May 3, first Oct 12
- Trenton, UT 84338 · last May 17, first Sep 18
- Mendon, UT 84325 · last May 12, first Sep 28
- Clarkston, UT 84305 · last May 11, first Oct 5
- Smithfield, UT 84335 · last May 8, first Oct 2
- Riverside, UT 84334 · last Apr 24, first Oct 17
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Cache Junction, UT?
- For ZIP code 84304, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 8, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Logan Cache Ap, UT weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 29.
- When is the first frost in Cache Junction, UT?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 2. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 19, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 84304?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 144 days long.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.