Frost dates for 84311Fielding, UT
The average last spring frost in Fielding is May 3 and the average first fall frost is October 12, giving a typical growing season of about 160 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 3
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 12
- Growing season
- 160 days
Safer after May 24 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 27 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 188 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 2 · May 19 · Jun 10 | Sep 12 · Oct 1 · Oct 14 | 132 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 17 · May 3 · May 24 | Sep 27 · Oct 12 · Oct 26 | 160 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 29 · Apr 19 · May 8 | Oct 8 · Oct 24 · Nov 9 | 187 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Fielding
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 2 – Jun 8 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 19 – Jun 22 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 2 – May 3 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 2 – Jul 3 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 19 – May 18 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 2 – Jul 3 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 2 – Jul 2 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 19 – Jul 3 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 2 – Jul 3 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 19 – Jul 25 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 19 – Jun 22 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 2 – Jul 3 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 26 – Jun 18 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 18 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – Jun 2 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Mar 18 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 19 – May 18 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 18 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 19 – May 18 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 12 – Jun 22 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Jul 23 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 3 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 2 – Jul 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Aug 2 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – Jun 18 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Aug 18 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – May 9 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Aug 23 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 23 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Sep 2 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 19 – May 9 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Aug 2 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 3 – Jun 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 2 – Jul 18 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 2 – Nov 2 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 84311 is matched to the NOAA station Cutler Dam, UT, 5.6 km away, at 4,290 ft elevation (80 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutler Dam, UT (used) | 4,290 ft | May 3 | Oct 12 |
| Tremonton, UT | 4,310 ft | Apr 24 | Oct 17 |
| Trenton, UT | 4,455 ft | May 17 | Sep 18 |
| Logan Cache Ap, UT | 4,454 ft | May 8 | Oct 2 |
Frost dates near Fielding
- Riverside, UT 84334 · last Apr 24, first Oct 17
- Collinston, UT 84306 · last Apr 30, first Oct 16
- Plymouth, UT 84330 · last May 3, first Oct 12
- Garland, UT 84312 · last Apr 24, first Oct 17
- Cache Junction, UT 84304 · last May 8, first Oct 2
- Newton, UT 84327 · last May 17, first Sep 18
- Deweyville, UT 84309 · last Apr 24, first Oct 17
- Clarkston, UT 84305 · last May 11, first Oct 5
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Fielding, UT?
- For ZIP code 84311, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 3, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Cutler Dam, UT weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 24.
- When is the first frost in Fielding, UT?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 12. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 27, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 84311?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 160 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.