Frost dates for 86015Bellemont, AZ
The average last spring frost in Bellemont is June 21 and the average first fall frost is September 17, giving a typical growing season of about 85 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Jun 21
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 17
- Growing season
- 85 days
Safer after Jul 4 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 3 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 237 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) | — | — | 64 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jun 9 · Jun 21 · Jul 4 | Sep 3 · Sep 17 · Sep 29 | 85 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | May 28 · Jun 9 · Jun 22 | Sep 15 · Sep 27 · Oct 9 | 107 days | 100% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 86015 is matched to the NOAA station Bellemont Wfo, AZ, 1.3 km away, at 7,152 ft elevation (16 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellemont Wfo, AZ (used) | 7,152 ft | Jun 21 | Sep 17 |
| Ft Valley, AZ | 7,347 ft | Jun 11 | Sep 25 |
| Flagstaff 4 Sw, AZ | 7,125 ft | Jun 23 | Sep 15 |
| Flagstaff Pulliam Ap, AZ | 7,003 ft | Jun 4 | Sep 28 |
Frost dates near Bellemont
- Parks, AZ 86018 · last Jun 21, first Sep 17
- Flagstaff, AZ 86001 · last Jun 4, first Sep 28
- Munds Park, AZ 86017 · last Jun 10, first Sep 27
- Sedona, AZ 86339 · last Apr 1, first Nov 17
- Williams, AZ 86046 · last May 9, first Oct 19
- Mormon Lake, AZ 86038 · last Jun 1, first Oct 3
- Clarkdale, AZ 86324 · last Mar 30, first Nov 10
- Cornville, AZ 86325 · last Mar 30, first Nov 10
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Bellemont, AZ?
- For ZIP code 86015, the average last spring frost (32°F) is June 21, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Bellemont Wfo, AZ weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after July 4.
- When is the first frost in Bellemont, AZ?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 17. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 3, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 86015?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 85 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.