Frost Dates for Buckeye, AZ
In Buckeye, AZ, the average last spring frost is around Jan 7 and the average first fall frost around Dec 24, for a growing season of about 351 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Feb 5, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Litchfield Park, AZ weather station, 17 miles away, elevation 1,040 ft. Frost can come earlier in low spots and valleys and later near cities and large lakes.
Frost probability by date
Chance of a 32°F frost after the spring date, or before the fall date.
| Chance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | Feb 5 | Dec 6 |
| 20% | Jan 26 | Dec 11 |
| 30% | Jan 18 | Dec 16 |
| 40% | Jan 12 | Dec 20 |
| 50% | Jan 7 | Dec 24 |
| 60% | Jan 3 | Dec 28 |
| 70% | Dec 30 | Jan 1 |
| 80% | Dec 24 | Jan 6 |
| 90% | Dec 17 | Jan 16 |
Light frost vs. hard freeze
Average (50%) dates for each temperature. Tender plants are damaged at 36°F; most hardy crops survive until 28°F.
| Temperature | Last in spring | First in fall |
|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Jan 31 | Dec 9 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 7 | Dec 24 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 5 | Jan 4 |
Planting calendar for Buckeye
Transplant Jan 14 – Jan 28
Transplant Jan 21 – Feb 4
Transplant Jan 21 – Feb 4
Transplant Jan 14 – Jan 28
Sow or transplant Jan 14 – Jan 28
Sow or transplant Jan 14 – Jan 28
Sow or transplant Jan 21 – Feb 4
Sow or transplant Dec 10 – Dec 24
Fall sowing Oct 29 – Nov 26
Fall sowing Oct 29 – Nov 19
Fall sowing Oct 15 – Oct 29
Sow or transplant Dec 10 – Dec 24
Fall sowing Oct 15 – Nov 12
Transplant Dec 24 – Jan 7
Fall sowing Oct 1 – Oct 15
Transplant Dec 17 – Dec 31
Fall sowing Oct 1 – Oct 15
Fall sowing Oct 1 – Oct 15
Fall sowing Nov 12 – Dec 3
Fall sowing Oct 15 – Oct 29
Plant Dec 10 – Dec 24
Based on the average last frost (Jan 7) and first frost (Dec 24). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.