Frost Dates for Yuma, AZ 85365
Yuma has 3 ZIP codes. The Yuma, AZ frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost February 23 · First fall frost November 22 · 272 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9a
ZIP 85365 has about 54,800 people, one of 3 ZIP codes in Yuma.
Very long season: 272 frost-free days.
Frost probability for 85365
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | February 2 | February 23 | — |
| Fall (first frost) | November 29 | November 22 | — |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at TACNA 3 NE (43.8 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 272-day season in Yuma
In Yuma (272 frost-free days, a very 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 | Jan 19 | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 230 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 230 available after Mar 9. | Jul 23 |
| Pepper | Jan 12 | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 230 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 230 available after Mar 9. | Jul 28 |
| Lettuce | Dec 29 | Jan 26–Feb 2 | 307 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 26 and again by Oct 1; both mature before Nov 29. | Oct 1 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 2–Feb 9 | 314 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 314 available after Feb 2. | Sep 20 |
| Cucumber | Feb 2 | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 244 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 26 |
| Beans | — | Mar 2–Mar 16 | 258 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 2 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 15. | Sep 2 |
| Peas | — | Dec 29–Mar 9 | 335 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 335 available after Dec 29. | Sep 11 |
| Zucchini | Feb 9 | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 244 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 31 |
| Onion | Dec 1 | Jan 26–Feb 9 | 307 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 307 available after Jan 26. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 29–Feb 16 | 349 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 29 and again by Oct 20; both mature before Dec 13. | Oct 20 |
| Kale | Dec 15 | Jan 26–Feb 9 | 321 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 26 and again by Oct 5; both mature before Dec 13. | Oct 5 |
| Broccoli | Dec 29 | Jan 26–Feb 9 | 307 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 307 available after Jan 26. | Aug 27 |
| Cabbage | Dec 29 | Jan 26–Feb 9 | 321 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 321 available after Jan 26. | Sep 20 |
| Radish | — | Dec 29–Mar 23 | 335 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 29 and again by Oct 21; both mature before Nov 29. | Oct 21 |
| Beets | — | Dec 29–Mar 23 | 335 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 29 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 21 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 293 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 293 available after Feb 9. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 22 | 377 | overwinter: Plant Nov 22 to Dec 13; harvest the following summer. | Dec 13 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 19–Mar 16 | 328 | perennial: A perennial: plant Jan 19; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jan 26 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 244 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 244 available after Mar 2. | Aug 4 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 9 | Mar 9–Mar 9 | 237 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 237 available after Mar 9. | Jul 10 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 12 | Feb 16–Mar 2 | 286 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 286 available after Feb 16. | Sep 1 |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 29 | Feb 9–Feb 9 | 293 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 21 |
| Arugula | — | Dec 29–Mar 23 | 349 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 29 and again by Oct 20; both mature before Dec 13. | Oct 20 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 29 | Jan 26–Feb 9 | 321 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 321 available after Jan 26. | Aug 21 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 9 | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 237 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 237 available after Mar 9. | Jul 10 |
| Eggplant | Jan 5 | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 230 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 230 available after Mar 9. | Aug 2 |
| Okra | Jan 26 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 251 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 2 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 31 |
| Basil | Jan 19 | Mar 16–Mar 16 | 237 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 16 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 26 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 26–Feb 16 | 307 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 26 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 26 |
| Parsley | Dec 15 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 272 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 272 available after Mar 2. | Sep 6 |
| Celery | Dec 15 | Mar 2–Mar 16 | 272 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 272 available after Mar 2. | Jul 18 |
| Scallions | Dec 15 | Jan 26–Feb 9 | 321 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 26 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Dec 13. | Sep 30 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 26–Feb 9 | 321 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 26 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Dec 13. | Oct 10 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 12–Jan 26 | 335 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 12 and again by Oct 5; both mature before Dec 13. | Oct 5 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 26 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 286 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 16 and again by Oct 1; both mature before Nov 29. | Oct 1 |
| Collards | Dec 15 | Jan 26–Feb 9 | 321 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 26 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Dec 13. | Sep 30 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 9 | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 230 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 230 available after Mar 9. | Jul 18 |
| Chives | Dec 1 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 286 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 286 available after Mar 2. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 29–Mar 23 | 335 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 29 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 21 |
| Oregano | Dec 15 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 286 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 286 available after Mar 2. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 1 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 272 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 272 available after Mar 2. | — |
| Sage | Dec 29 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 286 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 286 available after Mar 2. | — |
| Thyme | Dec 15 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 286 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 286 available after Mar 2. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 12 | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 293 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Nov 29. | Sep 26 |
| Cosmos | Jan 26 | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 258 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 26 |
| Lavender | Dec 1 | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 293 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 293 available after Feb 23. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 12 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 258 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 8. | Sep 5 |
| Melons | Feb 9 | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 230 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 230 available after Mar 9. | Jul 18 |
| Mint | — | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 293 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 293 available after Feb 23. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 26 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 258 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 31 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 2–Mar 16 | 251 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 251 available after Mar 2. | Aug 21 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 9 | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 237 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 237 available after Mar 9. | Jul 20 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 258 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 258 available after Feb 23. | Aug 16 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 29 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 237 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 237 available after Mar 2. | Jul 28 |
| Watermelon | Feb 9 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 237 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 237 available after Mar 2. | Jul 23 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 9 | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 244 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 31 |
| Zinnias | Jan 26 | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 258 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 26 |
Month by month in Yuma
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Eggplant (Jan 5), Calendula (Jan 12), Cauliflower (Jan 12), Marigolds (Jan 12), Pepper (Jan 12), Basil (Jan 19), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Jan 12), Cilantro (Jan 26), Turnip (Jan 26). Transplant from: Broccoli (Jan 26), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 26), Cabbage (Jan 26), Collards (Jan 26), Kale (Jan 26), Lettuce (Jan 26), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Jan 19). |
| February | Start indoors: Cucumber (Feb 2), Butternut Squash (Feb 9), Cantaloupe (Feb 9), Melons (Feb 9), Pumpkin (Feb 9), Spaghetti Squash (Feb 9), +3 more. Direct sow from: Carrots (Feb 2), Potatoes (Feb 9), Sunflowers (Feb 23). Transplant from: Calendula (Feb 9), Swiss Chard (Feb 9), Bok Choy (Feb 16), Cauliflower (Feb 16), Cosmos (Feb 23), Lavender (Feb 23), +4 more. Last frost around February 23. |
| March | Direct sow from: Beans (Mar 2), Pole Beans (Mar 2). Transplant from: Celery (Mar 2), Chives (Mar 2), Corn (Mar 2), Okra (Mar 2), Oregano (Mar 2), Parsley (Mar 2), +17 more. |
| April | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| May | Harvest regularly to encourage production. Monitor for pests and disease. |
| June | Midsummer: harvest beans, zucchini, cucumbers. Start brassica seeds indoors for fall. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jul 10), Pumpkin (Jul 10), Cantaloupe (Jul 18), Celery (Jul 18), Melons (Jul 18), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 20), +4 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Eggplant (Aug 2), Corn (Aug 4), Sunflowers (Aug 16), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 21), Pole Beans (Aug 21), Basil (Aug 26), +8 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Cauliflower (Sep 1), Beans (Sep 2), Marigolds (Sep 5), Parsley (Sep 6), Peas (Sep 11), Cabbage (Sep 20), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Bok Choy (Oct 1), Lettuce (Oct 1), Kale (Oct 5), Kohlrabi (Oct 5), Turnip (Oct 10), Arugula (Oct 20), +2 more. |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 22). First frost around November 22. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 1), Lavender (Dec 1), Onion (Dec 1), Rosemary (Dec 1), Celery (Dec 15), Collards (Dec 15), +12 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Dec 29), Beets (Dec 29), Dill (Dec 29), Peas (Dec 29), Radish (Dec 29), Spinach (Dec 29). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 13). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Yuma, AZ (ZIP 85365)?
The median last spring frost date for Yuma, AZ (ZIP code 85365) is around February 23. 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.
What is the first fall frost date in Yuma, AZ?
The median first fall frost date for Yuma, AZ is around November 22. 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 November 29 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Yuma, AZ?
The frost-free growing season in Yuma is about 272 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 Yuma (272 frost-free days, a very long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Yuma, AZ?
Yuma, AZ is in USDA hardiness zone 9a (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 Yuma, AZ?
Start tomatoes indoors Jan 19 and plant out Mar 9 in Yuma. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Yuma?
Two: plant Jan 26 and again by Oct 1; both mature before Nov 29.
When do I plant garlic in Yuma?
Nov 22 to Dec 13; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Yuma?
Yes: plant out Mar 9 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 23 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Yuma (ZIP 85364) has 300 frost-free days, 28 more than Yuma (ZIP 85365). See Yuma ZIP 85364 frost dates
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