Frost Dates for Wupatki Nm, AZ
Elevation: 1496 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 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 3
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 17
First Fall Frost
October 27
Hard Freeze (28°F)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
March 17
First Fall Hard Freeze
November 14
Growing Season
210 Days
April 7 to November 3
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.
BWk
Cold Desert
Dry with hot summers and cold winters. Rainfall is minimal year-round. Short growing seasons and large temperature swings require careful timing. Cold-hardy, drought-tolerant plants are best suited.
Temperature
20°
40°
60°
80°
100°
Avg High
Avg Temp
Avg Low
Light Frost (32°F)
Hard Frost (28°F)
Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48° | 37° | 26° |
| February | 55° | 42° | 30° |
| March | 63° | 50° | 36° |
| April | 71° | 57° | 43° |
| May | 80° | 66° | 52° |
| June | 92° | 77° | 62° |
| July | 94° | 81° | 67° |
| August | 91° | 78° | 65° |
| September | 85° | 71° | 58° |
| October | 73° | 59° | 46° |
| November | 58° | 46° | 34° |
| December | 46° | 36° | 25° |
Precipitation
0"
1"
2"
3"
3.4"
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 2.6 |
| February | 1.5 |
| March | 2.8 |
| April | 0.4 |
| May | 0.0 |
| June | 0.2 |
| July | 2.5 |
| August | 2.5 |
| September | 2.6 |
| October | 3.4 |
| November | 2.1 |
| December | 2.3 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Longest: 14h 24m · Shortest: 9h 36m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 4:55 PM | 9h 51m |
| February | 6:39 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 42m |
| March | 6:08 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 44m |
| April | 5:33 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 54m |
| May | 5:04 AM | 6:56 PM | 13h 52m |
| June | 4:48 AM | 7:12 PM | 14h 23m |
| July | 4:55 AM | 7:05 PM | 14h 11m |
| August | 5:20 AM | 6:40 PM | 13h 21m |
| September | 5:54 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 13m |
| October | 6:28 AM | 5:32 PM | 11h 05m |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:03 PM | 10h 05m |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 36m |
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