Frost Dates for Claypool, AZ
Based on data from Miami weather station, 2 miles away
Elevation: 3327 ft
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.
February 24
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.
December 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
March 5
First Fall Frost
November 24
Hard Freeze (28°F)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
January 30
First Fall Hard Freeze
December 13
Growing Season
281 Days
February 24 to December 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 9a
Avg. annual minimum: 20 to 25°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
30°
50°
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90°
Avg High
Avg Temp
Avg Low
Light Frost (32°F)
Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62° | 49° | 36° |
| February | 65° | 52° | 39° |
| March | 72° | 57° | 43° |
| April | 78° | 64° | 49° |
| May | 87° | 73° | 58° |
| June | 97° | 83° | 68° |
| July | 100° | 86° | 72° |
| August | 98° | 85° | 71° |
| September | 94° | 80° | 66° |
| October | 84° | 69° | 55° |
| November | 72° | 58° | 43° |
| December | 61° | 48° | 35° |
Precipitation
0"
2"
4"
6"
7.7"
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 7.7 |
| February | 7.5 |
| March | 7.2 |
| April | 0.9 |
| May | 0.0 |
| June | 0.1 |
| July | 5.1 |
| August | 5.4 |
| September | 5.0 |
| October | 5.1 |
| November | 6.1 |
| December | 6.5 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Mountain Standard Time (MST)
Longest: 14h 13m · Shortest: 9h 47m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 01m |
| February | 7:14 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 48m |
| March | 6:41 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 45m |
| April | 5:59 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 50m |
| May | 5:28 AM | 7:12 PM | 13h 44m |
| June | 5:18 AM | 7:30 PM | 14h 12m |
| July | 5:29 AM | 7:29 PM | 14h 01m |
| August | 5:50 AM | 7:05 PM | 13h 14m |
| September | 6:12 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 12m |
| October | 6:34 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 09m |
| November | 7:02 AM | 5:16 PM | 10h 14m |
| December | 7:25 AM | 5:13 PM | 9h 48m |
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