Last frost date in Show Low, Arizona
May 5
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 21; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 20.
October 15
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 2.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Show Low AP (USC00027855), 1.8 miles from Show Low, elevation 6,411 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 21 | May 5 | May 20 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 2 | Oct 15 | Oct 28 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 162
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 17 | Oct 7 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 5 | Oct 15 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 22 | Oct 24 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 121
What to plant now in Show Low
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Show Low: May 5
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Show Low: October 15
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
- Payson 73 mi · last frost Apr 29
- Safford 101 mi · last frost Mar 25
- Apache Junction 106 mi · last frost Feb 11
- Camp Verde 106 mi · last frost Apr 16
- Fountain Hills 108 mi · last frost Jan 6
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