Frost dates for 84726Escalante, UT
The average last spring frost in Escalante is May 8 and the average first fall frost is October 10, giving a typical growing season of about 155 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 8
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 10
- Growing season
- 155 days
Safer after May 24 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 26 (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 5 · May 20 · Jun 1 | Sep 19 · Oct 1 · Oct 14 | 132 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 22 · May 8 · May 24 | Sep 26 · Oct 10 · Oct 24 | 155 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 6 · Apr 22 · May 12 | Oct 5 · Oct 20 · Nov 4 | 180 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Escalante
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 20 |
| 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 30 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 24 – Jul 8 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 7 – Jul 8 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 24 – Jul 23 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 24 – Jun 20 |
| 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 10 – Jun 20 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 10 – Jul 21 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 10 – Apr 7 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – May 8 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 31 – Jun 30 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 30 – Jul 31 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – Jun 23 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 30 – Aug 16 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – May 14 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Aug 21 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – May 28 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 30 – Aug 31 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 24 – May 14 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 23 – Jul 31 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 8 – Jun 23 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 31 – Jul 16 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 30 – Oct 31 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 84726 is matched to the NOAA station Escalante, UT, 0.5 km away, at 5,810 ft elevation (20 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escalante, UT (used) | 5,810 ft | May 8 | Oct 10 |
| Boulder, UT | 6,650 ft | May 4 | Oct 14 |
| Kodachrome Basin Park, UT | 5,805 ft | May 31 | Sep 28 |
| Bryce Canyon Ap, UT | 7,586 ft | — | — |
Frost dates near Escalante
- Boulder, UT 84716 · last May 4, first Oct 14
- Henrieville, UT 84736 · last May 31, first Sep 28
- Tropic, UT 84776 · last May 31, first Sep 28
- Cannonville, UT 84718 · last May 31, first Sep 28
- Antimony, UT 84712 · last Jun 17, first Sep 12
- Bryce, UT 84764 · last May 23, first Sep 27
- Teasdale, UT 84773 · last May 31, first Sep 21
- Torrey, UT 84775 · last May 31, first Sep 21
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Escalante, UT?
- For ZIP code 84726, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 8, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Escalante, UT weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 24.
- When is the first frost in Escalante, UT?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 10. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 26, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 84726?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 155 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.