Frost Dates for Tanque Verde, AZ
Based on data from Saguaro Np weather station, 5 miles away
Elevation: 2671 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.
January 26
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 16
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
February 6
First Fall Frost
December 8
Hard Freeze (28°F)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
January 7
First Fall Hard Freeze
December 28
Growing Season
325 Days
January 26 to December 16
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
40°
60°
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Avg High
Avg Temp
Avg Low
Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65° | 53° | 41° |
| February | 68° | 56° | 43° |
| March | 74° | 61° | 48° |
| April | 82° | 68° | 54° |
| May | 91° | 77° | 62° |
| June | 101° | 86° | 72° |
| July | 100° | 87° | 74° |
| August | 98° | 85° | 73° |
| September | 94° | 81° | 69° |
| October | 86° | 72° | 59° |
| November | 75° | 62° | 49° |
| December | 65° | 53° | 41° |
Precipitation
0"
2"
4"
4.1"
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 2.8 |
| February | 3.4 |
| March | 4.1 |
| April | 0.0 |
| May | 0.0 |
| June | 0.7 |
| July | 2.9 |
| August | 3.8 |
| September | 3.7 |
| October | 0.0 |
| November | 0.0 |
| December | 2.8 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Mountain Standard Time (MST)
Longest: 14h 07m · Shortest: 9h 53m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 07m |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 52m |
| March | 6:40 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 46m |
| April | 5:59 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 48m |
| May | 5:30 AM | 7:09 PM | 13h 39m |
| June | 5:20 AM | 7:26 PM | 14h 06m |
| July | 5:31 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 55m |
| August | 5:52 AM | 7:03 PM | 13h 11m |
| September | 6:12 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 11m |
| October | 6:33 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 11m |
| November | 6:59 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 19m |
| December | 7:22 AM | 5:16 PM | 9h 54m |
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