Frost dates for Canyonlands-The Neck, UT
At Canyonlands-The Neck, the median last spring frost (32°F) is Apr 25 and the median first fall frost is Oct 23, for a typical growing season of 180 days. For a 90% chance that the last frost has passed, wait until May 13. Nearby ZIP codes are in USDA hardiness zones 6b to 7a.
- Apr 25Last spring frost (median)50% chance of 32°F after this date
- May 13Safer planting date10% chance of 32°F after this date
- Oct 23First fall frost (median)50% chance of 32°F by this date
- 180 daysGrowing season (median)between 32°F freezes
Last spring frost dates
The chance that the temperature drops to the threshold after each date.
| Temperature | 90% chance later | 50% chance later | 10% chance later |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 21 | May 5 | May 28 |
| 32°F | Apr 6 | Apr 25 | May 13 |
| 28°F | Mar 14 | Apr 10 | Apr 30 |
| 24°F | Feb 23 | Mar 18 | Apr 15 |
First fall frost dates
The chance that the temperature has dropped to the threshold by each date.
| Temperature | 10% chance by | 50% chance by | 90% chance by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Sep 30 | Oct 13 | Oct 27 |
| 32°F | Oct 6 | Oct 23 | Nov 9 |
| 28°F | Oct 16 | Nov 2 | Nov 21 |
| 24°F | Oct 25 | Nov 15 | Dec 2 |
Growing season length
Days between the last spring and first fall freeze, as the length reached in 9, 5 and 1 out of 10 years.
| Temperature | 9 in 10 years at least | 5 in 10 years at least | 1 in 10 years at least |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | 133 days | 159 days | 179 days |
| 32°F | 156 days | 180 days | 204 days |
| 28°F | 178 days | 206 days | 237 days |
| 24°F | 205 days | 239 days | 267 days |
Chance of a freeze in any year
| Temperature | Chance per year |
|---|---|
| 36°F | 100% |
| 32°F | 100% |
| 28°F | 100% |
| 24°F | 100% |
Closest ZIP codes (each is closer to another station)
| ZIP | Hardiness zone | Avg. extreme low | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84532 | 7a | 0 to 5°F | 39 km |
| 84530 | 7a | 0 to 5°F | 44 km |
| 84515 | 6b | -5 to 0°F | 65 km |
| 84734 | 7a | 0 to 5°F | 67 km |
| 84525 | 6b | -5 to 0°F | 77 km |
| 81411 | 6b | -5 to 0°F | 77 km |
| 84535 | 6b | -5 to 0°F | 82 km |
| 81522 | 6b | -5 to 0°F | 82 km |
Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones shown here are the values published in the USDA-ARS / Oregon State University PRISM Group 2023 ZIP code tables, shown unaltered. For the official interactive map, visit planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
About this station
- NOAA station ID USC00421163, at 38.4600, -109.8214, elevation 1790 m (5,871 ft).
- Data quality: Standard (24+ years of data), 29 years of freeze data.
- Average days per year at or below 32°F: 117.
- Frost risk changes over short distances. Valleys and low spots freeze earlier than hillsides and city centers.
Nearby weather stations
- Arches National Park Hqs (25 km)
- Moab (27 km)
- Canyonlands-The Needles (33 km)
- Moab Canyonland Airport (33 km)
- Hans Flat Ranger Station (39 km)
- Castle Valley 1se (42 km)
- Castle Valley (42 km)
- La Sal 1sw (51 km)
Sources
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, annual/seasonal normals by station (version 1.0.1), file dated June 27, 2023; documentation.
- USDA Agricultural Research Service and PRISM Group, Oregon State University, 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map ZIP code tables (CONUS, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico), files dated November 17, 2023. Data © PRISM Group, Oregon State University, https://prism.oregonstate.edu, accessed November 1, 2026. Official map: planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer ZIP Code Tabulation Areas file, dated August 30, 2024 (ZIP centroids used to find the nearest station).
Freeze dates are 30-year probabilities, not forecasts. Check your local forecast before planting tender plants.