Frost Dates for Punkin Ctr, AZ
Elevation: 709 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.
March 7
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 20
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 14
First Fall Frost
November 14
Hard Freeze (28°F)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
February 15
First Fall Hard Freeze
December 1
Growing Season
258 Days
March 7 to November 20
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
30°
50°
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110°
Avg High
Avg Temp
Avg Low
Light Frost (32°F)
Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61° | 47° | 32° |
| February | 66° | 51° | 36° |
| March | 73° | 57° | 41° |
| April | 81° | 64° | 47° |
| May | 90° | 72° | 55° |
| June | 101° | 82° | 63° |
| July | 103° | 88° | 72° |
| August | 101° | 86° | 71° |
| September | 96° | 80° | 64° |
| October | 85° | 68° | 51° |
| November | 71° | 55° | 40° |
| December | 60° | 46° | 32° |
Precipitation
0"
2"
4"
6"
7.0"
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 6.7 |
| February | 6.6 |
| March | 5.7 |
| April | 0.8 |
| May | 0.0 |
| June | 0.0 |
| July | 3.0 |
| August | 4.3 |
| September | 3.3 |
| October | 0.0 |
| November | 4.9 |
| December | 7.0 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Mountain Standard Time (MST)
Longest: 14h 15m · Shortest: 9h 45m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:34 PM | 9h 59m |
| February | 7:16 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 47m |
| March | 6:42 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 45m |
| April | 5:60 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 51m |
| May | 5:29 AM | 7:14 PM | 13h 46m |
| June | 5:18 AM | 7:33 PM | 14h 14m |
| July | 5:29 AM | 7:32 PM | 14h 03m |
| August | 5:52 AM | 7:07 PM | 13h 16m |
| September | 6:14 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 12m |
| October | 6:36 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 08m |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:16 PM | 10h 12m |
| December | 7:28 AM | 5:14 PM | 9h 45m |
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