Last spring frost
May 17
Frost Dates for Cornish, UT
First fall frost
Sep 18
Growing season
121 days
Hardiness zone
6a
In an average year around Cornish, UT, the last spring frost (32°F) is about May 17 and the first fall frost is about Sep 18, giving roughly a 121-day growing season. To be safe most years, wait until May 3 before setting out tender plants.
Last spring frost
Dates the last frost of spring typically ends. Plant tender crops after the risk has passed for your comfort level.
| Frost intensity | Early (10%) | Average (50%) | Late (90%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (36°F) | Jun 21 | Jun 5 | May 21 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Jun 6 | May 17 | May 3 |
| Hard (28°F) | May 17 | May 2 | Apr 19 |
| Severe (24°F) | May 3 | Apr 17 | Mar 28 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Jun 21 | Jun 16 | Jun 12 | Jun 9 | Jun 5 | Jun 2 | May 31 | May 25 | May 21 |
| 32°F | Jun 6 | May 31 | May 25 | May 21 | May 17 | May 13 | May 10 | May 7 | May 3 |
| 28°F | May 17 | May 11 | May 7 | May 4 | May 2 | Apr 30 | Apr 27 | Apr 24 | Apr 19 |
| 24°F | May 3 | Apr 28 | Apr 23 | Apr 20 | Apr 17 | Apr 13 | Apr 8 | Apr 4 | Mar 28 |
| 20°F | Apr 18 | Apr 10 | Apr 6 | Apr 2 | Mar 30 | Mar 25 | Mar 18 | Mar 14 | Mar 9 |
| 16°F | Mar 31 | Mar 25 | Mar 18 | Mar 14 | Mar 11 | Mar 8 | Mar 6 | Mar 3 | Feb 27 |
First fall frost
Dates the first frost of fall typically arrives. Count back by a crop's days-to-maturity to know your planting cutoff.
| Frost intensity | Early (10%) | Average (50%) | Late (90%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (36°F) | Aug 23 | Sep 6 | Sep 21 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Sep 1 | Sep 18 | Oct 4 |
| Hard (28°F) | Sep 15 | Oct 1 | Oct 16 |
| Severe (24°F) | Sep 28 | Oct 16 | Oct 31 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Aug 23 | Aug 29 | Sep 1 | Sep 4 | Sep 6 | Sep 9 | Sep 12 | Sep 16 | Sep 21 |
| 32°F | Sep 1 | Sep 8 | Sep 11 | Sep 15 | Sep 18 | Sep 21 | Sep 25 | Sep 29 | Oct 4 |
| 28°F | Sep 15 | Sep 20 | Sep 25 | Sep 28 | Oct 1 | Oct 4 | Oct 8 | Oct 11 | Oct 16 |
| 24°F | Sep 28 | Oct 3 | Oct 8 | Oct 12 | Oct 16 | Oct 19 | Oct 22 | Oct 25 | Oct 31 |
| 20°F | Oct 13 | Oct 19 | Oct 22 | Oct 26 | Oct 30 | Nov 1 | Nov 4 | Nov 8 | Nov 13 |
| 16°F | Oct 23 | Oct 29 | Nov 1 | Nov 6 | Nov 10 | Nov 13 | Nov 17 | Nov 22 | Nov 27 |
Growing season is measured at 32°F with about 50% probability. Hardiness zone from the 2023 USDA map; frost normals from NOAA 1991-2020.
Where this data comes from
@endif These dates are computed from the nearest official weather station with long-term records: Trenton, Ut, about 4.5 miles away@if(!empty($station['elevation_ft'])), at 4,455 ft elevation. The further the station and the greater the elevation difference from your yard, the more your local frost timing can vary.
How we calculate these dates
Frost and freeze dates come from the NOAA 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's 30-year averages for each weather station. A date shown at the 50% level is the median: in half of years the frost falls on or before it. The 10% and 90% columns show the early and late ends of the range, so you can plant on the odds you're comfortable with. These are long-term averages, not a forecast for this year - always check your local outlook before planting.
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, 1991–2020 Climate Normals (public domain). Harman is not affiliated with or endorsed by NOAA.
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Cornish, UT?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) around Cornish, UT is about May 17. In cooler years it can run later, so for a safer bet many gardeners wait until May 3.
When is the first frost in the fall?
The first fall frost around Cornish, UT typically arrives about Sep 18. Count back by a crop's days to maturity to find the latest date you can plant it.
When can I plant tomatoes and other tender crops?
Tender crops like tomatoes, peppers and basil are damaged by frost, so wait until the last spring frost has passed - around May 17 on average, or May 3 to be safe most years.
How long is the growing season here?
The frost-free growing season (between the last spring and first fall 32°F frost) is about 121 days in a typical year.
Are these dates a forecast for this year?
No. They are 30-year averages from the NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, not a prediction for the current year. Use them for planning and always check your local weather forecast before planting or protecting crops.
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Data source: NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals · Page updated Aug 4, 2026