Frost dates for Provo, Utah
In a typical year, Provo’s last spring frost lands around Apr 18 and the first fall frost around Oct 21, a growing season of about 186 days. These are odds drawn from 30-year NOAA climate normals, not a promise. USDA zone 7a.
| Odds | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10 percent | Mar 31 | Oct 7 |
| 50 percent | Apr 18 | Oct 21 |
| 90 percent | May 5 | Nov 4 |
A 10 percent year is an early year, a 90 percent year a late one. Frost-sensitive planting usually waits for the 90 percent side of the last-frost band.
Soil in Provo is typically around 77°F at 4 inches this time of year, estimated from the last two weeks of normal air temperatures.
Plantable now in Provo
- Cauliflower (Snow Crown)
- Arugula (Astro)
- Eggplant (Fairy Tale)
- Mustard greens (Red Giant)
- Tatsoi (Tatsoi)
- Radish (Cherry Belle)
- Beet (Detroit Dark Red)
- Spinach (Space)
Timing comes from the same temperature engine the app uses, run against Provo’s normals for today.
Nearby cities
- West Jordan, UT (around Apr 18 to Oct 22)
- Salt Lake City, UT (around Mar 31 to Nov 8)
- West Valley City, UT (around Apr 8 to Oct 31)
- Idaho Falls, ID (around May 9 to Oct 1)
- Laramie, WY (around Jun 7 to Sep 4)
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