Last frost date in Payson, Utah
May 4
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 18; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 28.
October 11
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 27.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Santaquin Chlorinator (USC00427686), 5.8 miles from Payson, elevation 5,160 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Santaquin, so its frost dates are the same as Payson's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 18 | May 4 | May 28 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 27 | Oct 11 | Oct 26 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 157
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 23 | Oct 1 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 4 | Oct 11 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 19 | Oct 23 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 144
What to plant now in Payson
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Payson: May 4
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Payson: October 11
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 Utah
- Spanish Fork 7 mi · last frost Apr 25
- Provo 15 mi · last frost Apr 18
- Orem 18 mi · last frost Apr 19
- American Fork 24 mi · last frost Apr 17
- Eagle Mountain 24 mi · last frost June 2
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