Frost dates for 84753Modena, UT
The average last spring frost in Modena is May 20 and the average first fall frost is October 3, giving a typical growing season of about 136 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 20
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 3
- Growing season
- 136 days
Safer after Jun 6 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 22 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 205 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 18 · Jun 3 · Jun 18 | Sep 13 · Sep 26 · Oct 7 | 113 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 2 · May 20 · Jun 6 | Sep 22 · Oct 3 · Oct 16 | 136 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 18 · May 4 · May 25 | Sep 29 · Oct 12 · Oct 28 | 158 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Modena
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 19 – Jun 25 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jun 5 – Jun 13 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 19 – May 20 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 19 – Jul 20 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 6 – Jun 4 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 19 – Jul 20 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 19 – Jun 23 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 5 – Jul 20 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 19 – Jul 20 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 5 – Jul 16 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 5 – Jun 13 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 19 – Jul 20 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 12 – Jul 5 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 19 – Jun 4 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 19 – Jun 19 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 4 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 6 – Jun 4 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 1 – May 5 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 6 – Jun 4 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 3 – Jun 13 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Jul 14 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 22 – Apr 19 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 19 – May 20 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 24 – Jun 23 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 23 – Jul 24 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 19 – Jul 5 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 23 – Aug 9 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 12 – May 26 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 10 – Aug 14 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 19 – Jun 9 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 23 – Aug 24 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 6 – May 26 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Jul 24 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 20 – Jul 5 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 24 – Jul 9 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 23 – Oct 24 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 84753 is matched to the NOAA station Modena, UT, 0.6 km away, at 5,460 ft elevation (9 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modena, UT (used) | 5,460 ft | May 20 | Oct 3 |
| Enterprise Beryl Jct, UT | 5,150 ft | May 31 | Sep 20 |
| Enterprise, UT | 5,320 ft | May 21 | Oct 2 |
| Spring Valley Sp, NV | 5,950 ft | — | — |
Frost dates near Modena
- Beryl, UT 84714 · last May 31, first Sep 20
- Newcastle, UT 84756 · last May 31, first Sep 20
- Enterprise, UT 84725 · last May 21, first Oct 2
- Panaca, NV 89042 · last May 15, first Oct 4
- Pioche, NV 89043 · last May 2, first Oct 17
- Central, UT 84722 · last May 9, first Oct 11
- Veyo, UT 84782 · last Apr 9, first Nov 5
- Caliente, NV 89008 · last May 3, first Oct 9
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Modena, UT?
- For ZIP code 84753, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 20, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Modena, UT weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 6.
- When is the first frost in Modena, UT?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 3. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 22, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 84753?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 136 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.