Frost Dates for Benson 6se, AZ
Elevation: 1125 m
Frost Dates
Last Spring Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide.
April 12
First Fall Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date.
November 1
30% Probability
Only a 30% chance of frost remaining by this date. Use these dates for a safer planting window, especially for tender plants sensitive to cold.
Last Spring Frost
April 19
First Fall Frost
October 26
Hard Freeze (28°F)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
March 23
First Fall Hard Freeze
November 11
Growing Season
203 Days
April 12 to November 1
USDA Hardiness Zone
Hardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.Zone 8a
Avg. annual minimum: 10 to 15°F
Köppen Climate
The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
BSh
Hot Semi-Arid (Steppe)
Hot with low but not negligible rainfall. Less extreme than true desert. Dryland farming techniques and drought-tolerant varieties work well. Mulching and water conservation are key.
Temperature
20°
40°
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Avg High
Avg Temp
Avg Low
Light Frost (32°F)
Hard Frost (28°F)
Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65° | 46° | 27° |
| February | 68° | 49° | 30° |
| March | 74° | 55° | 35° |
| April | 81° | 61° | 41° |
| May | 90° | 69° | 49° |
| June | 99° | 78° | 58° |
| July | 98° | 82° | 66° |
| August | 95° | 80° | 65° |
| September | 92° | 75° | 58° |
| October | 84° | 65° | 45° |
| November | 73° | 54° | 34° |
| December | 64° | 46° | 27° |
Precipitation
0"
2"
4"
4.6"
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 3.2 |
| February | 2.6 |
| March | 0.7 |
| April | 0.0 |
| May | 0.0 |
| June | 0.8 |
| July | 3.7 |
| August | 4.6 |
| September | 4.1 |
| October | 0.0 |
| November | 1.2 |
| December | 4.2 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Mountain Standard Time (MST)
Longest: 14h 05m · Shortest: 9h 55m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 08m |
| February | 7:09 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 52m |
| March | 6:38 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 46m |
| April | 5:58 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 47m |
| May | 5:28 AM | 7:06 PM | 13h 38m |
| June | 5:19 AM | 7:23 PM | 14h 04m |
| July | 5:30 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 54m |
| August | 5:50 AM | 7:00 PM | 13h 10m |
| September | 6:10 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 11m |
| October | 6:30 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 12m |
| November | 6:56 AM | 5:16 PM | 10h 20m |
| December | 7:19 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 55m |
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