Frost dates for 84782Veyo, UT
The average last spring frost in Veyo is April 9 and the average first fall frost is November 5, giving a typical growing season of about 207 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 9
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 5
- Growing season
- 207 days
Safer after Apr 28 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 21 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 10 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) | Apr 9 · Apr 26 · May 17 | Oct 9 · Oct 25 · Nov 7 | 179 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 18 · Apr 9 · Apr 28 | Oct 21 · Nov 5 · Nov 18 | 207 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 24 · Mar 18 · Apr 11 | Oct 31 · Nov 16 · Nov 29 | 238 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Veyo
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 9 – May 15 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 25 – Jul 16 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 9 – Apr 9 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 9 – Jun 9 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 26 – Apr 24 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 9 – Jun 9 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 9 – Jul 26 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – Jun 9 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 9 – Jun 9 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – Aug 18 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – Jul 16 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 9 – Jun 9 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 2 – May 25 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Apr 24 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 9 – May 9 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Feb 22 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – Apr 24 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Mar 25 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – Apr 24 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Jul 16 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Aug 16 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 9 – Mar 9 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Apr 9 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Jul 26 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 26 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 9 – May 25 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 15 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Sep 16 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Apr 29 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 26 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – Apr 15 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Aug 26 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – May 25 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Aug 11 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 26 – Nov 26 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 84782 is matched to the NOAA station Veyo Powerhouse, UT, 0.8 km away, at 4,600 ft elevation (298 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veyo Powerhouse, UT (used) | 4,600 ft | Apr 9 | Nov 5 |
| Enterprise, UT | 5,320 ft | May 21 | Oct 2 |
| St George, UT | 2,857 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 10 |
| New Harmony, UT | 5,167 ft | May 9 | Oct 11 |
Frost dates near Veyo
- Central, UT 84722 · last May 9, first Oct 11
- Dammeron Valley, UT 84783 · last Apr 9, first Nov 5
- Gunlock, UT 84733 · last Apr 9, first Nov 5
- Pine Valley, UT 84781 · last May 4, first Oct 13
- Ivins, UT 84738 · last Mar 14, first Nov 10
- Enterprise, UT 84725 · last May 21, first Oct 2
- Santa Clara, UT 84765 · last Mar 14, first Nov 10
- Washington, UT 84780 · last Mar 14, first Nov 10
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Veyo, UT?
- For ZIP code 84782, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 9, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Veyo Powerhouse, UT weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 28.
- When is the first frost in Veyo, UT?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 5. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 21, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 84782?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 207 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.