Frost Dates for Safford, AZ

Based on data from Safford Ag Ctr weather station, 2 miles away

Elevation: 2917 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. March 25
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 9

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 3
First Fall Frost November 3

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 3
First Fall Hard Freeze November 22
32.83°N, 109.71°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

229 Days March 25 to November 9

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 8b

Avg. annual minimum: 15 to 20°F

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Köppen Climate

The 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

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January62°46°30°
February67°50°34°
March74°57°39°
April83°64°46°
May91°73°54°
June100°81°63°
July99°84°69°
August97°83°68°
September93°77°61°
October84°66°48°
November72°55°37°
December61°46°30°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January2.2
February2.1
March1.3
April0.0
May0.0
June0.4
July2.3
August2.7
September2.5
October2.3
November2.2
December2.2

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Mountain Standard Time (MST) Longest: 14h 10m · Shortest: 9h 50m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Mountain Standard Time (MST))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:26 AM5:30 PM10h 04m
February7:08 AM5:58 PM10h 50m
March6:36 AM6:21 PM11h 45m
April5:54 AM6:44 PM12h 49m
May5:24 AM7:06 PM13h 41m
June5:14 AM7:23 PM14h 09m
July5:25 AM7:23 PM13h 58m
August5:46 AM6:59 PM13h 13m
September6:08 AM6:19 PM12h 11m
October6:29 AM5:39 PM11h 10m
November6:56 AM5:12 PM10h 16m
December7:19 AM5:10 PM9h 51m

Nearby Stations

Safford Muni AP, AZ March 8 - November 20 Ft Thomas 2 Sw, AZ April 1 - November 6 Clifton, AZ February 26 - November 23 Duncan, AZApril 24 - October 25 Bowie, AZApril 1 - November 6 Willcox, AZApril 9 - October 31

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