Frost dates for 84774Toquerville, UT
The average last spring frost in Toquerville is April 1 and the average first fall frost is November 5, giving a typical growing season of about 217 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 1
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 5
- Growing season
- 217 days
Safer after Apr 24 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 23 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 9 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) | Mar 30 · Apr 20 · May 9 | Oct 15 · Oct 27 · Nov 8 | 191 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 5 · Apr 1 · Apr 24 | Oct 23 · Nov 5 · Nov 17 | 217 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 12 · Mar 4 · Apr 2 | Nov 1 · Nov 15 · Nov 28 | 254 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Toquerville
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 | Mar 1 – May 7 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 17 – Jul 16 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 1 – Apr 1 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 1 – Jun 1 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 18 – Apr 16 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 1 – Jun 1 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jul 26 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – Jun 1 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jun 1 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – Aug 18 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – Jul 16 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jun 1 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – May 17 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Apr 16 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – May 1 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 18 – Feb 14 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – Apr 16 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 17 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – Apr 16 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Jul 16 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Aug 16 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Mar 1 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Apr 1 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Jul 26 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 26 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – May 17 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Sep 16 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Apr 21 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 26 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – Apr 7 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Aug 26 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – May 17 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Aug 11 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 26 – Nov 26 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 84774 is matched to the NOAA station La Verkin, UT, 6 km away, at 3,194 ft elevation (189 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Verkin, UT (used) | 3,194 ft | Apr 1 | Nov 5 |
| New Harmony, UT | 5,167 ft | May 9 | Oct 11 |
| Zion Np, UT | 4,038 ft | Apr 13 | Nov 2 |
| St George, UT | 2,857 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 10 |
Frost dates near Toquerville
- La Verkin, UT 84745 · last Apr 13, first Nov 2
- Leeds, UT 84746 · last Apr 1, first Nov 5
- Virgin, UT 84779 · last Apr 1, first Nov 5
- Hurricane, UT 84737 · last Apr 1, first Nov 5
- New Harmony, UT 84757 · last May 9, first Oct 11
- Washington, UT 84780 · last Mar 14, first Nov 10
- Rockville, UT 84763 · last Apr 13, first Nov 2
- Springdale, UT 84767 · last Apr 13, first Nov 2
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Toquerville, UT?
- For ZIP code 84774, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 1, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the La Verkin, UT weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 24.
- When is the first frost in Toquerville, UT?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 5. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 23, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 84774?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 217 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.