Frost Dates for Magna metro township, UT

In Magna metro township, UT, the average last spring frost is around Apr 3 and the average first fall frost around Nov 4, for a growing season of about 213 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 19, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.

Average last frostApr 350% chance of frost after this date
Safe to plantApr 19only a 10% chance of frost after
Average first frostNov 450% chance of frost before this date
Growing season213 daysfrost-free in an average year

Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Garfield, UT weather station, 3 miles away, elevation 4,298 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.

ChanceLast spring frostFirst fall frost
10%Apr 19Oct 18
20%Apr 14Oct 24
30%Apr 11Oct 28
40%Apr 7Nov 1
50%Apr 3Nov 4
60%Mar 31Nov 6
70%Mar 27Nov 9
80%Mar 20Nov 13
90%Mar 11Nov 17

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.

TemperatureLast in springFirst in fall
Light frost (36°F)Apr 19Oct 23
Frost / freeze (32°F)Apr 3Nov 4
Hard freeze (28°F)Mar 11Nov 13

Planting calendar for Magna metro township

Start indoors Plant outside Fall planting
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tomatoes
Indoors Feb 6 – Feb 20
Transplant Apr 10 – Apr 24
Peppers
Indoors Jan 23 – Feb 6
Transplant Apr 17 – May 1
Eggplant
Indoors Jan 23 – Feb 6
Transplant Apr 17 – May 1
Basil
Indoors Feb 20 – Mar 6
Transplant Apr 10 – Apr 24
Cucumbers
Indoors Mar 6 – Mar 13
Sow or transplant Apr 10 – Apr 24
Zucchini and summer squash
Indoors Mar 6 – Mar 13
Sow or transplant Apr 10 – Apr 24
Pumpkins and winter squash
Sow Apr 10 – Apr 24
Watermelons and melons
Indoors Mar 6 – Mar 13
Sow or transplant Apr 17 – May 1
Green beans
Sow Apr 10 – Apr 24
Sweet corn
Sow Apr 10 – Apr 24
Lettuce
Indoors Feb 20 – Mar 6
Sow or transplant Mar 6 – Mar 20
Fall sowing Sep 9 – Oct 7
Spinach
Sow Feb 20 – Mar 13
Fall sowing Sep 9 – Sep 30
Peas
Sow Feb 20 – Mar 6
Fall sowing Aug 26 – Sep 9
Kale
Indoors Feb 6 – Feb 20
Sow or transplant Mar 6 – Mar 20
Fall sowing Aug 26 – Sep 23
Broccoli
Indoors Feb 6 – Feb 20
Transplant Mar 20 – Apr 3
Fall sowing Aug 12 – Aug 26
Cabbage
Indoors Feb 6 – Feb 20
Transplant Mar 13 – Mar 27
Fall sowing Aug 12 – Aug 26
Carrots
Sow Mar 13 – Apr 3
Fall sowing Aug 12 – Aug 26
Radishes
Sow Feb 27 – Mar 20
Fall sowing Sep 23 – Oct 14
Beets
Sow Mar 13 – Apr 3
Fall sowing Aug 26 – Sep 9
Onions (sets or transplants)
Indoors Jan 9 – Jan 23
Plant Mar 6 – Mar 20
Potatoes
Plant Mar 13 – Mar 27
Garlic
Plant Nov 4 – Dec 2

Based on the average last frost (Apr 3) and first frost (Nov 4). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.

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