Frost Dates for Tuba City, AZ 86045
Last spring frost April 25 · First fall frost October 24 · 182 frost-free days · USDA Zone 7b
ZIP 86045 has about 10,300 people.
Long season: 182 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 31–May 21 (51 days). Fall frost risk spans October 5–November 11 (37 days).
Frost probability for 86045
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | May 21 | April 25 | March 31 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 5 | October 24 | November 11 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at TUBA CITY (10.1 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 182-day season in Tuba City
In Tuba City (182 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Mar 21 | May 9–May 16 | 140 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 140 available after May 9. | Jun 24 |
| Pepper | Mar 14 | May 9–May 16 | 140 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 140 available after May 9. | Jun 29 |
| Lettuce | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 217 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Oct 31. | Sep 2 |
| Carrots | — | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 224 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 224 available after Apr 4. | Aug 22 |
| Cucumber | Apr 4 | May 9–May 16 | 154 | two-plantings: Plant May 9 and again by Jul 28; both mature before Oct 10. | Jul 28 |
| Beans | — | May 2–May 16 | 168 | two-plantings: Plant May 2 and again by Aug 4; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 4 |
| Peas | — | Feb 28–May 9 | 245 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 245 available after Feb 28. | Aug 13 |
| Zucchini | Apr 11 | May 9–May 16 | 154 | two-plantings: Plant May 9 and again by Aug 2; both mature before Oct 10. | Aug 2 |
| Onion | Jan 31 | Mar 28–Apr 11 | 217 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 217 available after Mar 28. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 28–Apr 18 | 259 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 14. | Sep 21 |
| Kale | Feb 14 | Mar 28–Apr 11 | 231 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Sep 6; both mature before Nov 14. | Sep 6 |
| Broccoli | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 11 | 217 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 217 available after Mar 28. | Jul 29 |
| Cabbage | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 11 | 231 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 231 available after Mar 28. | Aug 22 |
| Radish | — | Feb 28–May 23 | 245 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 22; both mature before Oct 31. | Sep 22 |
| Beets | — | Feb 28–May 23 | 245 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Oct 31. | Aug 23 |
| Potatoes | — | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 203 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 203 available after Apr 11. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 24 | 287 | overwinter: Plant Oct 24 to Nov 14; harvest the following summer. | Nov 14 |
| Strawberry | — | Mar 21–May 16 | 238 | perennial: A perennial: plant Mar 21; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 28 | May 2–May 9 | 154 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 154 available after May 2. | Jul 6 |
| Pumpkin | Apr 11 | May 9–May 9 | 147 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 147 available after May 9. | Jun 11 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 14 | Apr 18–May 2 | 196 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 196 available after Apr 18. | Aug 3 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 28 | Apr 11–Apr 11 | 203 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 11 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Oct 31. | Aug 23 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 28–May 23 | 259 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 14. | Sep 21 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 11 | 231 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 231 available after Mar 28. | Jul 23 |
| Butternut Squash | Apr 11 | May 9–May 16 | 147 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 147 available after May 9. | Jun 11 |
| Eggplant | Mar 7 | May 9–May 16 | 140 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 140 available after May 9. | Jul 4 |
| Okra | Mar 28 | May 2–May 9 | 161 | two-plantings: Plant May 2 and again by Aug 2; both mature before Oct 10. | Aug 2 |
| Basil | Mar 21 | May 16–May 16 | 147 | two-plantings: Plant May 16 and again by Jul 28; both mature before Oct 10. | Jul 28 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 28–Apr 18 | 217 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Oct 31. | Aug 28 |
| Parsley | Feb 14 | May 2–May 9 | 182 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 182 available after May 2. | Aug 8 |
| Celery | Feb 14 | May 2–May 16 | 182 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 182 available after May 2. | Jun 19 |
| Scallions | Feb 14 | Mar 28–Apr 11 | 231 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Nov 14. | Sep 1 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 28–Apr 11 | 231 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 14. | Sep 11 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 245 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Sep 6; both mature before Nov 14. | Sep 6 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 28 | Apr 18–Apr 25 | 196 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 18 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Oct 31. | Sep 2 |
| Collards | Feb 14 | Mar 28–Apr 11 | 231 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Nov 14. | Sep 1 |
| Cantaloupe | Apr 11 | May 9–May 16 | 140 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 140 available after May 9. | Jun 19 |
| Chives | Jan 31 | May 2–May 9 | 196 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 196 available after May 2. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 28–May 23 | 245 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Oct 31. | Aug 23 |
| Oregano | Feb 14 | May 2–May 9 | 196 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 196 available after May 2. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 31 | May 2–May 9 | 182 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 182 available after May 2. | — |
| Sage | Feb 28 | May 2–May 9 | 196 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 196 available after May 2. | — |
| Thyme | Feb 14 | May 2–May 9 | 196 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 196 available after May 2. | — |
| Calendula | Mar 14 | Apr 11–Apr 25 | 203 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 11 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Oct 31. | Aug 28 |
| Cosmos | Mar 28 | Apr 25–May 9 | 168 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 25 and again by Jul 28; both mature before Oct 10. | Jul 28 |
| Lavender | Jan 31 | Apr 25–May 9 | 203 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 203 available after Apr 25. | — |
| Marigolds | Mar 14 | Apr 25–May 2 | 168 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 25 and again by Aug 7; both mature before Oct 10. | Aug 7 |
| Melons | Apr 11 | May 9–May 16 | 140 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 140 available after May 9. | Jun 19 |
| Mint | — | Apr 25–May 9 | 203 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 203 available after Apr 25. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 28 | Apr 25–May 2 | 168 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 25 and again by Aug 2; both mature before Oct 10. | Aug 2 |
| Pole Beans | — | May 2–May 16 | 161 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 161 available after May 2. | Jul 23 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Apr 11 | May 9–May 16 | 147 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 147 available after May 9. | Jun 21 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 25–May 9 | 168 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 168 available after Apr 25. | Jul 18 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 28 | May 2–May 9 | 147 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 147 available after May 2. | Jun 29 |
| Watermelon | Apr 11 | May 2–May 9 | 147 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 147 available after May 2. | Jun 24 |
| Yellow Squash | Apr 11 | May 9–May 16 | 154 | two-plantings: Plant May 9 and again by Aug 2; both mature before Oct 10. | Aug 2 |
| Zinnias | Mar 28 | Apr 25–May 9 | 168 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 25 and again by Jul 28; both mature before Oct 10. | Jul 28 |
Month by month in Tuba City
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 31), Lavender (Jan 31), Onion (Jan 31), Rosemary (Jan 31). |
| February | Start indoors: Celery (Feb 14), Collards (Feb 14), Kale (Feb 14), Oregano (Feb 14), Parsley (Feb 14), Scallions (Feb 14), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 28), Beets (Feb 28), Dill (Feb 28), Peas (Feb 28), Radish (Feb 28), Spinach (Feb 28). |
| March | Start indoors: Eggplant (Mar 7), Calendula (Mar 14), Cauliflower (Mar 14), Marigolds (Mar 14), Pepper (Mar 14), Basil (Mar 21), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Mar 14), Cilantro (Mar 28), Turnip (Mar 28). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 28), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 28), Cabbage (Mar 28), Collards (Mar 28), Kale (Mar 28), Lettuce (Mar 28), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Mar 21). |
| April | Start indoors: Cucumber (Apr 4), Butternut Squash (Apr 11), Cantaloupe (Apr 11), Melons (Apr 11), Pumpkin (Apr 11), Spaghetti Squash (Apr 11), +3 more. Direct sow from: Carrots (Apr 4), Potatoes (Apr 11), Sunflowers (Apr 25). Transplant from: Calendula (Apr 11), Swiss Chard (Apr 11), Bok Choy (Apr 18), Cauliflower (Apr 18), Cosmos (Apr 25), Lavender (Apr 25), +4 more. Last frost around April 25. |
| May | Direct sow from: Beans (May 2), Pole Beans (May 2). Transplant from: Celery (May 2), Chives (May 2), Corn (May 2), Okra (May 2), Oregano (May 2), Parsley (May 2), +17 more. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 11), Pumpkin (Jun 11), Cantaloupe (Jun 19), Celery (Jun 19), Melons (Jun 19), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 21), +4 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Eggplant (Jul 4), Corn (Jul 6), Sunflowers (Jul 18), Brussel Sprouts (Jul 23), Pole Beans (Jul 23), Basil (Jul 28), +4 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Nasturtiums (Aug 2), Okra (Aug 2), Yellow Squash (Aug 2), Zucchini (Aug 2), Cauliflower (Aug 3), Beans (Aug 4), +10 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Collards (Sep 1), Scallions (Sep 1), Bok Choy (Sep 2), Lettuce (Sep 2), Kale (Sep 6), Kohlrabi (Sep 6), +4 more. |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 24). First frost around October 24. |
| November | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 14). |
| December | Clean up spent plants. Add compost to beds. Rest, review, and plan next year's garden. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Tuba City, AZ (ZIP 86045)?
The median last spring frost date for Tuba City, AZ (ZIP code 86045) is around April 25. This is the 50th-percentile date — meaning half of all years see frost end before this date. Use the 10% and 90% dates to understand the full range of risk in your area. One year in ten frost ends before March 31; one in ten it runs past May 21.
What is the first fall frost date in Tuba City, AZ?
The median first fall frost date for Tuba City, AZ is around October 24. Plan to harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops like tomatoes and peppers at least a week before this date to avoid losses. The first frost arrives around October 5 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Tuba City, AZ?
The frost-free growing season in Tuba City is about 182 days. This window — from your last spring frost to your first fall frost — is when warm-season vegetables thrive. Cold-hardy crops like kale, spinach, and peas can extend your season by weeks on either side. In Tuba City (182 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Tuba City, AZ?
Tuba City, AZ is in USDA hardiness zone 7b (2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map). Zones come from the average coldest winter temperature, so they tell you which perennials survive the winter; the frost dates on this page tell you when to plant.
When should I start tomatoes indoors in Tuba City, AZ?
Start tomatoes indoors Mar 21 and plant out May 9 in Tuba City. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Tuba City?
Two: plant Mar 28 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Oct 31.
When do I plant garlic in Tuba City?
Oct 24 to Nov 14; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Tuba City?
Yes: plant out May 9 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jun 24 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Page (ZIP 86040) has 225 frost-free days, 43 more than Tuba City (ZIP 86045). See Page ZIP 86040 frost dates
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