When to plant in Queen Creek, AZ
USDA Zone 9bEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Queen Creek, Arizona — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
A generous ~313-day season lets Queen Creek gardeners direct-sow more and still ripen long-maturity crops like melons and winter squash. Zone 9b is warm enough that Queen Creek can grow subtropical perennials, and the short (or absent) frost period barely limits the annual calendar.
Frost probability
CHANDLER HEIGHTS · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are Queen Creek’s own odds, recorded at CHANDLER HEIGHTS.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Mar 11 | Feb 21 | Jan 29 | Nov 12 | Nov 28 | Dec 14 |
| 32°F | Feb 27 | Feb 1 | Jan 2 | Nov 23 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 |
| 28°F | Feb 11 | Jan 8 | Dec 15 | Dec 4 | Dec 26 | Jan 29 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Nothing new to sow or transplant outdoors in the next few weeks — a seasonal lull. Check the full-year calendar below for the next window.
Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Queen Creek, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 28 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
Queen Creek planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Queen Creek, AZ?
On average, the last spring frost in Queen Creek is around February 1 (50% probability at 32°F, from 1991–2020 NOAA normals). Wait until after this date to set out tender plants like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first fall frost in Queen Creek, AZ?
The first fall frost in Queen Creek typically arrives around December 11 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Queen Creek in?
Queen Creek is in USDA hardiness zone 9b. In zone 9b, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Queen Creek?
There are roughly 313 frost-free days in Queen Creek (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around February 1 to the first fall frost near December 11.
When should I plant tomatoes in Queen Creek?
In Queen Creek, start tomato seeds indoors around December 7–December 21, then transplant seedlings outdoors around February 8 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- San Tan Valley · 8 km
- Gilbert · 14 km
- Apache Junction · 17 km
- Mesa · 20 km
- Gold Canyon · 22 km
- Chandler · 23 km
- Sun Lakes · 24 km
- Florence · 26 km
Frost dates recorded at CHANDLER HEIGHTS, 7 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in Queen Creek, AZ — Frost Dates & Zone 9b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00021514. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/arizona/queen-creek.