Frost Dates for Cienega Springs, AZ

Based on data from Parker weather station, 4 miles away

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. January 12
First Fall Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. December 19
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

30% Probability iOnly 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 January 27
First Fall Frost December 11

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 1
First Fall Hard Freeze December 26
34.19°N, -114.22°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

342 Days January 12 to December 19

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness 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 9a

Avg. annual minimum: 20 to 25°F (−7 to −4°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

BWh Hot Desert

Very hot and extremely dry with minimal rainfall. Irrigation is essential for any gardening. Heat-tolerant crops and desert-adapted plants thrive; shade structures help in peak summer.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

40° 60° 80° 100°
55°
High: 69°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 42°F
Jan
59°
High: 73°F
Avg: 59°F
Low: 45°F
Feb
65°
High: 80°F
Avg: 65°F
Low: 50°F
Mar
71°
High: 87°F
Avg: 71°F
Low: 56°F
Apr
80°
High: 96°F
Avg: 80°F
Low: 64°F
May
90°
High: 105°F
Avg: 90°F
Low: 74°F
Jun
95°
High: 108°F
Avg: 95°F
Low: 81°F
Jul
94°
High: 108°F
Avg: 94°F
Low: 81°F
Aug
89°
High: 103°F
Avg: 89°F
Low: 74°F
Sep
76°
High: 90°F
Avg: 76°F
Low: 61°F
Oct
63°
High: 78°F
Avg: 63°F
Low: 49°F
Nov
54°
High: 67°F
Avg: 54°F
Low: 40°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 4.7"
4.7"
4.68"
Jan
3.4"
3.39"
Feb
2.5"
2.45"
Mar
0.0"
0.00"
Apr
0.0"
0.00"
May
0.0"
0.00"
Jun
0.0"
0.00"
Jul
0.0"
0.00"
Aug
0.0"
0.00"
Sep
0.0"
0.00"
Oct
0.0"
0.00"
Nov
1.4"
1.41"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h11h11.5h13h14h14.5h14h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:01 AM – 4:59 PM · 9h 57m
Feb: 6:37 AM – 5:23 PM · 10h 46m
Mar: 6:08 AM – 5:52 PM · 11h 45m
Apr: 5:34 AM – 6:26 PM · 12h 52m
May: 5:07 AM – 6:53 PM · 13h 47m
Jun: 4:52 AM – 7:08 PM · 14h 16m
Jul: 4:58 AM – 7:02 PM · 14h 04m
Aug: 5:22 AM – 6:38 PM · 13h 17m
Sep: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 12m
Oct: 6:26 AM – 5:34 PM · 11h 07m
Nov: 6:55 AM – 5:05 PM · 10h 11m
Dec: 7:08 AM – 4:52 PM · 9h 44m
Daylight Longest: 14h 17m · Shortest: 9h 43m

Nearby Stations

Parker Resrvoir, CA January 7 - December 31 Bouse, AZ February 18 - November 28 Lake Havasu City, AZ January 5 - December 29 Quartzsite, AZ January 28 - December 6 Ehrenberg 2 E, AZ January 4 - December 19 Alamo Dam, AZ March 4 - November 23

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