Frost Dates for Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America

Coordinates: 40.761, -111.890

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America typically occurs around May 24, and the first autumn air frost around Sep 11. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 110 days.

USDA Hardiness Zone

This location falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b, where the average annual extreme minimum temperature is -20.6 to -17.8°C (-5 to 0°F). This zone rating helps gardeners determine which perennial plants are likely to survive winter.

Temperature Overview

The coldest month is January, with an average low of -6°C (21°F). The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33°C (91°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): May 24 (last spring) to Sep 11 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): May 10 (last spring) to Sep 22 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): Apr 14 (last spring) to Oct 9 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone
USDA Growing Zone - 6b

... and the frost data for your area is ...

Current Risk Level: Hard Ground Frost possible

for today based on past data only.

We predict a frost free growing season at your location from May 24 to Sep 11, which provides approximately 109 frost free days.

For the less tender plants, or if you are planning to protect your plants with fleece etc, your growing season could stretch from May 10 to Sep 22, which provides a total of 135 days for growing.

Jan
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Dec
  • Hard Ground Frost possible
  • Light Ground Frost possible
  • Air Frost possible
  • Safest (unlikely)
First and last frost dates by frost type
FirstLast
Air FrostSep 11May 24
Light Ground FrostSep 22May 10
Hard Ground FrostOct 9Apr 14

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