When to plant in Layton, UT
USDA Zone 7aHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Layton, Utah — all computed from Layton's nearest NOAA weather station.
In zone 7a, Layton supports a wide range of perennials year-round; the frost dates above are what set your annual vegetable timing.
Frost probability
WEBER BASIN PUMP PLT 3 · 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 Layton’s own odds, recorded at WEBER BASIN PUMP PLT 3.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Jun 10 | May 15 | Apr 26 | Sep 24 | Oct 7 | Oct 23 |
| 32°F | May 25 | Apr 29 | Apr 6 | Oct 1 | Oct 20 | Nov 5 |
| 28°F | May 5 | Apr 13 | Mar 16 | Oct 18 | Nov 2 | Nov 15 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Layton, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 14 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.
Layton planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Layton, UT?
On average, the last spring frost in Layton is around April 29 (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 Layton, UT?
In Layton, the first 32°F freeze of fall lands around October 20 on average. Time your last harvests and any season-extension cover before it.
What hardiness zone is Layton in?
Layton is in USDA hardiness zone 7a. In zone 7a, winters are moderate — most common vegetables grow well in season.
How long is the growing season in Layton?
Layton has about 174 frost-free days — a moderate growing season — between the average last spring frost (April 29) and first fall frost (October 20).
When should I plant tomatoes in Layton?
For Layton, sow tomatoes indoors about March 4–March 18 and move the seedlings out around May 6, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Clearfield · 5 km
- Kaysville · 6 km
- Syracuse · 9 km
- South Ogden · 11 km
- Clinton · 11 km
- Farmington · 11 km
- West Point · 13 km
- Roy · 13 km
Frost dates recorded at WEBER BASIN PUMP PLT 3, 5 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 Layton, UT — Frost Dates & Zone 7a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00429346. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/utah/layton.