When is the last frost in Queen Creek, AZ?

For ZIP code 85142, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 1, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Chandler Heights, AZ weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after February 27.

When is the first frost in Queen Creek, AZ?

The average first fall frost (32°F) is December 11. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 23, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.

How long is the growing season in 85142?

In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 315 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.

Frost dates for 85142Queen Creek, AZ

The average last spring frost in Queen Creek is February 1 and the average first fall frost is December 11, giving a typical growing season of about 315 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.

Average last spring frost: Feb 1
Average first fall frost: Dec 11
Growing season: 315 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.

Spring dates: chance of a frost AFTER the date. Fall dates: chance of a frost BEFORE the date.
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)	Jan 29 · Feb 21 · Mar 11	Nov 12 · Nov 28 · Dec 14	280 days	100%
Frost / freeze (32°F)	Jan 2 · Feb 1 · Feb 27	Nov 23 · Dec 11 · Jan 1	315 days	99%
Hard freeze (28°F)	Dec 15 · Jan 8 · Feb 11	Dec 4 · Dec 26 · Jan 29	357 days	70%

Where these dates come from

ZIP code 85142 is matched to the NOAA station Chandler Heights, AZ, 6.5 km away, at 1,425 ft elevation (24 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:

Station	Elevation	Avg last frost	Avg first frost
Chandler Heights, AZ (used)	1,425 ft	Feb 1	Dec 11
E Mesa, AZ	1,518 ft	Feb 1	Dec 10
Apache Junction 5 Ne, AZ	2,070 ft	Feb 11	Dec 10
Casa Grande Nm, AZ	1,419 ft	Feb 17	Nov 29

Frost dates near Queen Creek

Gilbert, AZ 85298 · last Feb 1, first Dec 11
Chandler Heights, AZ 85127 · last Feb 1, first Dec 11
Higley, AZ 85236 · last Feb 1, first Dec 10
Mesa, AZ 85212 · last Feb 1, first Dec 10
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 · last Feb 17, first Nov 29
Chandler, AZ 85249 · last Feb 13, first Dec 5
Apache Junction, AZ 85120 · last Feb 1, first Dec 10
Sacaton, AZ 85147 · last Feb 17, first Nov 29

Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Queen Creek, AZ?: For ZIP code 85142, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 1, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Chandler Heights, AZ weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after February 27.
When is the first frost in Queen Creek, AZ?: The average first fall frost (32°F) is December 11. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 23, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
How long is the growing season in 85142?: In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 315 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.