When to plant in Payson, UT
USDA Zone 7aPayson, Utah frost dates, USDA zone, and a full-year planting calendar, drawn from the nearest NOAA station and tuned to the local season.
In zone 7a, Payson supports a wide range of perennials year-round; the frost dates above are what set your annual vegetable timing.
Frost probability
SANTAQUIN CHLORINATOR · 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 Payson’s own odds, recorded at SANTAQUIN CHLORINATOR.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Jun 8 | May 23 | May 3 | Sep 18 | Oct 1 | Oct 15 |
| 32°F | May 28 | May 4 | Apr 18 | Sep 27 | Oct 11 | Oct 26 |
| 28°F | May 10 | Apr 19 | Mar 31 | Oct 8 | Oct 23 | Nov 7 |
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 Payson, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 25 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.
Payson planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Payson, UT?
On average, the last spring frost in Payson is around May 4 (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 Payson, UT?
In Payson, the first 32°F freeze of fall lands around October 11 on average. Time your last harvests and any season-extension cover before it.
What hardiness zone is Payson in?
Payson 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 Payson?
Payson has about 160 frost-free days — a moderate growing season — between the average last spring frost (May 4) and first fall frost (October 11).
When should I plant tomatoes in Payson?
For Payson, sow tomatoes indoors about March 9–March 23 and move the seedlings out around May 11, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Salem · 6 km
- Santaquin · 9 km
- Spanish Fork · 12 km
- Mapleton · 17 km
- Springville · 18 km
- Provo · 25 km
- Orem · 29 km
- Vineyard · 30 km
Frost dates recorded at SANTAQUIN CHLORINATOR, 9 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 Payson, UT — Frost Dates & Zone 7a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00427686. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/utah/payson.