Frost dates for 86403Lake Havasu City, AZ
Frost occurs in about 49% of years near Lake Havasu City, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Lake Havasu City, AZ station.
Frost occurs in about 49% of years. Frost-tender plants can usually grow year-round, but cover them if a rare cold snap is forecast.
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) | Dec 30 · Jan 25 · Feb 19 | Dec 1 · Dec 17 · Jan 6 | 329 days | 96% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Dec 17 · Jan 5 · Feb 3 | Dec 9 · Dec 29 · Jan 24 | 365 days | 49% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 6% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 86403 is matched to the NOAA station Lake Havasu City, AZ, 2.7 km away, at 449 ft elevation (66 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Havasu City, AZ (used) | 449 ft | Jan 5 | Dec 29 |
| Parker Resrvoir, CA | 738 ft | Jan 7 | Dec 31 |
| Parker, AZ | 420 ft | Jan 12 | Dec 19 |
| Needles Ap, CA | 890 ft | Jan 6 | Jan 2 |
Frost dates near Lake Havasu City
- Lake Havasu City, AZ 86405 · last Jan 5, first Dec 29
- Parker Dam, CA 92267 · last Jan 7, first Dec 31
- Topock, AZ 86436 · last Jan 6, first Jan 2
- Earp, CA 92242 · last Jan 12, first Dec 19
- Parker, AZ 85344 · last Jan 12, first Dec 19
- Needles, CA 92363 · last Jan 6, first Jan 2
- Vidal, CA 92280 · last Jan 7, first Dec 31
- Mohave Valley, AZ 86446 · last Jan 6, first Jan 2
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Lake Havasu City, AZ?
- Frost occurs in about 49% of years at the nearest NOAA station (Lake Havasu City, AZ), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Lake Havasu City, AZ?
- Frost occurs in about 49% of years at the nearest NOAA station.
- 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.