Last frost date in Vernal, Utah

May 7

Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 24; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 28.

October 6

Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 23.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Vernal (USC00429111), 0.8 miles from Vernal, elevation 5,345 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.

What to plant now

Frost dates for Vernal, Utah
Early yearAverageLate year
Last frost in springApr 24May 7May 28
First frost in fallSept 23Oct 6Oct 20

Frost-free days in an average year: 150

Light frost, frost and hard freeze in Vernal
Chance in a yearAverage last in springAverage first in fall
Light frost (36°F)Every yearMay 23Sept 27
Frost (32°F)Every yearMay 7Oct 6
Hard freeze (28°F)Every yearApr 25Oct 18

Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 174

What to plant now in Vernal

Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.

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