Frost dates for 86040Page, AZ
The average last spring frost in Page is March 7 and the average first fall frost is November 15, giving a typical growing season of about 250 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 7
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 15
- Growing season
- 250 days
Safer after Mar 31 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 2 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 19 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 10 · Mar 30 · Apr 16 | Oct 23 · Nov 6 · Nov 18 | 219 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 19 · Mar 7 · Mar 31 | Nov 2 · Nov 15 · Nov 27 | 250 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 3 · Feb 21 · Mar 8 | Nov 12 · Nov 25 · Dec 10 | 277 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Page
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 | Feb 4 – Apr 12 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 23 – Jul 26 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 4 – Mar 7 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 21 – Mar 22 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – Aug 5 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 23 – May 7 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 23 – Aug 28 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 23 – Jul 26 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – Apr 22 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 22 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Apr 6 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 24 – Jan 20 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 22 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 17 – Feb 20 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 22 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Jul 26 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Aug 26 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 7 – Feb 4 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 7 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 5 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 5 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Apr 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Mar 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 22 – Sep 26 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 27 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Oct 6 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 13 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 5 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 21 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 5 – Dec 6 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 86040 is matched to the NOAA station Page Muni Ap, AZ, 1.5 km away, at 4,310 ft elevation (34 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Page Muni Ap, AZ (used) | 4,310 ft | Mar 7 | Nov 15 |
| Page, AZ | 4,270 ft | Mar 27 | Nov 9 |
| Wahweap, AZ | 3,730 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 16 |
| Lees Ferry, AZ | 3,210 ft | Mar 5 | Nov 19 |
Frost dates near Page
- Marble Canyon, AZ 86036 · last Jun 3, first Sep 27
- Kaibeto, AZ 86053 · last Apr 16, first Oct 28
- Tonalea, AZ 86044 · last Apr 10, first Nov 1
- Shonto, AZ 86054 · last May 7, first Oct 15
- Henrieville, UT 84736 · last May 31, first Sep 28
- Cannonville, UT 84718 · last May 31, first Sep 28
- Tuba City, AZ 86045 · last Apr 16, first Oct 28
- Fredonia, AZ 86022 · last Apr 29, first Oct 22
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Page, AZ?
- For ZIP code 86040, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 7, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Page Muni Ap, AZ weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 31.
- When is the first frost in Page, AZ?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 15. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 2, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 86040?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 250 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.