Frost Dates for Paradise, AZ

Elevation: 1664 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 21
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. October 27

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 28
First Fall Frost October 22

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 3
First Fall Hard Freeze November 5
31.94°N, 109.22°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

189 Days April 21 to October 27

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 7a

Avg. annual minimum: 0 to 5°F

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Köppen Climate

The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
Csa Hot-Summer Mediterranean

Hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Classic Mediterranean climate ideal for grapes, olives, tomatoes, and herbs. Summer irrigation is usually necessary.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January54°39°24°
February59°43°28°
March65°49°33°
April73°56°39°
May81°63°46°
June90°72°55°
July88°74°61°
August84°71°58°
September80°66°53°
October74°58°42°
November63°48°32°
December54°40°26°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January4.5
February4.2
March4.4
April0.0
May0.0
June2.5
July5.5
August5.4
September4.8
October4.2
November4.5
December4.8

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Longest: 14h 05m · Shortest: 9h 55m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (local solar time)
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January6:56 AM5:04 PM10h 08m
February6:34 AM5:26 PM10h 52m
March6:07 AM5:53 PM11h 46m
April5:36 AM6:24 PM12h 47m
May5:11 AM6:49 PM13h 38m
June4:58 AM7:02 PM14h 05m
July5:03 AM6:57 PM13h 54m
August5:25 AM6:35 PM13h 10m
September5:54 AM6:06 PM12h 11m
October6:24 AM5:36 PM11h 12m
November6:50 AM5:10 PM10h 20m
December7:02 AM4:58 PM9h 55m

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