Frost dates for 84759Panguitch, UT
The average last spring frost in Panguitch is June 12 and the average first fall frost is September 12, giving a typical growing season of about 90 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Jun 12
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 12
- Growing season
- 90 days
Safer after Jun 27 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Aug 31 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 228 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) | — | — | 65 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 31 · Jun 12 · Jun 27 | Aug 31 · Sep 12 · Sep 23 | 90 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | May 13 · May 29 · Jun 15 | Sep 9 · Sep 22 · Oct 3 | 114 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Panguitch
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 | May 12 – Jul 18 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jun 28 – May 23 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | May 12 – Jun 12 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jul 12 – Aug 12 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 29 – Jun 27 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jul 12 – Aug 12 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jul 12 – Jun 2 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 28 – Aug 12 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jul 12 – Aug 12 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 28 – Jun 25 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 28 – May 23 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jul 12 – Aug 12 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jul 5 – Jul 28 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 12 – Jun 27 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | May 12 – Jul 12 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 31 – Apr 27 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 29 – Jun 27 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 24 – May 28 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 29 – Jun 27 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 13 – May 23 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 12 – Jun 23 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 14 – May 12 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 12 – Jun 12 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 3 – Jun 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 2 – Jul 3 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 12 – Jul 28 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 2 – Jul 19 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 5 – Jun 18 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Jul 24 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 12 – Jul 2 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 2 – Aug 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 29 – Jun 18 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 26 – Jul 3 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jun 12 – Jul 28 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 3 – Jun 18 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 2 – Oct 3 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 84759 is matched to the NOAA station Panguitch, UT, 0.9 km away, at 6,647 ft elevation (23 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panguitch, UT (used) | 6,647 ft | Jun 12 | Sep 12 |
| Hatch, UT | 6,893 ft | Jun 19 | Sep 13 |
| Bryce Canyon Ap, UT | 7,586 ft | — | — |
| Bryce Canyon Np Hqrs, UT | 7,890 ft | May 23 | Sep 27 |
Frost dates near Panguitch
- Hatch, UT 84735 · last Jun 19, first Sep 13
- Paragonah, UT 84760 · last May 21, first Sep 29
- Bryce, UT 84764 · last May 23, first Sep 27
- Parowan, UT 84761 · last May 4, first Oct 13
- Tropic, UT 84776 · last May 31, first Sep 28
- Brian Head, UT 84719 · last Jun 21, first Sep 12
- Duck Creek Village, UT 84762 · last Jun 21, first Sep 12
- Alton, UT 84710 · last Jun 1, first Sep 30
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Panguitch, UT?
- For ZIP code 84759, the average last spring frost (32°F) is June 12, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Panguitch, UT weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 27.
- When is the first frost in Panguitch, UT?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 12. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by August 31, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 84759?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 90 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.