Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated

Planting zone for West Valley City, UT

West Valley City, UT is in USDA zone 7b across its 3 ZIP codes. The median last spring frost is April 8 and the first fall frost October 31.

West Valley City on the zone map

Outlined: its 3 ZIP code areas · tap the map for the zone at any spot · scroll or pinch to zoom

Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones come from the 2023 USDA hardiness-zone data by the PRISM Group, Oregon State University; we re-mapped and recolored them. The official map is at planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.

Zone7b5 to 10 °F
ZIP codes3
Last frostApr 8
First frostOct 31
Growing season204 days

7b 3 ZIPs

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in West Valley City, UT

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 8median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 30only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 31median — 10% chance by Oct 17
Growing season204 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 15 and returns around November 10.

From the NOAA station Salt Lake City Intl Airport, UT, elevation 4,226 ft. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, 32 °F threshold. Low spots and valleys can freeze later in spring than the station.

When to plant vegetables in West Valley City

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 25 – Mar 11
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 25 – Mar 18
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 28 – Feb 11
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 18 – Apr 1
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 11 – Mar 25
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 1
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 11 – Mar 25
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 1
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 11 – Feb 25
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 15 – Apr 29
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 28 – Feb 11
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 22 – May 6
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 15 – Apr 29
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 15 – Apr 29
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 15 – Apr 29
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 5 – Sep 19
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 17 – Nov 21
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 8) and first fall frost (Oct 31) with the rules of thumb U.S. extension services publish. Cool-season crops take a light frost; warm-season crops do best once the soil is above about 60 °F.

When spring arrived in 2026

In 2026, spring leaf-out near 84120 came on Mar 5 — 16 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 21).

JanFebMarAprMayJun

The Spring Index marks the day when accumulated warmth is enough for lilac and honeysuckle to leaf out — a widely used signal that the growing season has started. Source: USA National Phenology Network, www.usanpn.org — Spring Indices, first leaf, 2026 (data as of 2026-09-08) and 30-year average 1991–2020 (CC BY 4.0).

Native plants for zone 7b in Utah

562 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Utah, and rated by the USDA to survive 5 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 7b. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Trees 30

American beech80 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −44 °FArizona cypress50 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −23 °FArizona walnut50 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −33 °Fbalsam poplar80 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −79 °Fblack locust60 ft · blooms spring · high shade tolerance · to −37 °Fblack walnut100 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −28 °F

Shrubs 112

alderleaf buckthorn3 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °Falderleaf mountain mahogany15 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −41 °Falpine laurel1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −28 °FAmerican plum24 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Fantelope bitterbrush6 ft · blooms early spring · medium shade tolerance · to −36 °FApache plume6 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −23 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 254

alkali buttercup1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Falpine bistort1 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Falpine mountainsorrel1 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −43 °FAmerican alpine speedwell1 ft · blooms summer · medium shade tolerance · to −28 °FAmerican bistort1.5 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican licorice4 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Grasses 155

alkali cordgrass3 ft · blooms late summer · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Falkali sacaton3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −38 °FAlpine Meadow-Foxtail0.5 ft · blooms mid spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °Falpine timothy1.4 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −43 °Fanalogue sedge1.5 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °Farctic bluegrass2 ft · high shade tolerance · to −62 °F

Vines 3

trumpet creeper2 ft · blooms summer · high shade tolerance · to −13 °FVirginia creeper1 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −28 °Fwestern white clematis1 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Source: USDA, NRCS. 2026. The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov), National Plant Data Team — state distribution, native status and the “Temperature, Minimum” characteristic. Check light, moisture and soil needs before buying; local nurseries and your state native plant society can confirm what thrives in West Valley City, UT.

Soil in West Valley City, UT

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 84120 is Taylorsville — silty clay loam, well drained.

TextureSilty clay loamholds water and nutrients; slow to drain and warm up
pH8.2alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter3.5%moderate
Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly
Farmland classPrime farmland if irrigatedUSDA classification

Map unit: Taylorsville silty clay loam, gravelly substratum, 1 to 3 percent slopes.

Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA. Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database, via Soil Data Access, accessed 2026-10-29. The soil at the center point of ZIP 84120; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in West Valley City, UT

Summer high94 °Faverage high, July
Winter low24 °Faverage low, January
Hot days62days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights112nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,827base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 06 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 15 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation17.7 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 39 °F, low 24 °F 39°24° JanFebruary: average high 45 °F, low 29 °F 45°29° FebMarch: average high 55 °F, low 36 °F 55°36° MarApril: average high 62 °F, low 42 °F 62°42° AprMay: average high 73 °F, low 50 °F 73°50° MayJune: average high 84 °F, low 59 °F 84°59° JunJuly: average high 94 °F, low 68 °F 94°68° JulAugust: average high 92 °F, low 67 °F 92°67° AugSeptember: average high 81 °F, low 56 °F 81°56° SepOctober: average high 66 °F, low 44 °F 66°44° OctNovember: average high 51 °F, low 33 °F 51°33° NovDecember: average high 39 °F, low 25 °F 39°25° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″January: 1.27 in precipitation 1.3 JanFebruary: 1.48 in precipitation 1.5 FebMarch: 1.83 in precipitation 1.8 MarApril: 1.90 in precipitation 1.9 AprMay: 2.31 in precipitation 2.3 MayJune: 1.31 in precipitation 1.3 JunJuly: 0.91 in precipitation 0.9 JulAugust: 0.79 in precipitation 0.8 AugSeptember: 1.36 in precipitation 1.4 SepOctober: 1.52 in precipitation 1.5 OctNovember: 1.58 in precipitation 1.6 NovDecember: 1.46 in precipitation 1.5 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Salt Lake City Intl Airport, UT (6 mi away); precipitation: Salt Lake City 8.3 Wsw, UT (within 1 mile). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

ZIP codes in West Valley City

841197b
5 to 10 °F
841207b
5 to 10 °F
841287b
5 to 10 °F

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Questions about West Valley City

What planting zone is West Valley City, UT?

West Valley City, UT is in USDA hardiness zone 7b on the 2023 map (7b: 5 to 10 °F).

When is the last frost in West Valley City, UT?

The median last spring frost is April 8 and the median first fall frost is October 31 (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Salt Lake City Intl Airport station).

When can I plant a garden in West Valley City, UT?

Cool-season crops like peas and spinach go in around Feb 25 – Mar 18; tomatoes, peppers, beans and squash after about Apr 15, once frost risk has passed.

What kind of onions grow in West Valley City, UT?

Long-day onions: the longest day is 15 h 06 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

How much rain and snow does West Valley City, UT get?

About 17.7 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).