Last frost date in Payson, Arizona
April 29
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 13; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 20.
October 24
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 11.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Payson (USW00093139), 1.7 miles from Payson, elevation 4,850 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 13 | Apr 29 | May 20 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 11 | Oct 24 | Nov 8 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 176
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 15 | Oct 14 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 29 | Oct 24 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 10 | Nov 6 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 125
What to plant now in Payson
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Payson: April 29
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Payson: October 24
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
Nearby in Arizona
- Camp Verde 38 mi · last frost Apr 16
- Scottsdale 50 mi · last frost Jan 27
- Fountain Hills 50 mi · last frost Jan 6
- Cottonwood 52 mi · last frost Mar 30
- Paradise Valley 60 mi · last frost Jan 6
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