Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated Oct 29, 2026

Planting zone for 84027 — Fruitland, UT

ZIP code 84027 (Fruitland, Duchesne County) is in USDA zone 6a: the coldest winter night averages −10 to −5 °F. The median last spring frost is May 6 and the first fall frost October 5.

Where ZIP 84027 is

Outlined: the ZIP code area · 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.

Zone6a−10 to −5 °F

Coldest night−23.3 to −20.6 °C

Last frostMay 6

First frostOct 5

2012 zone5b

Was 5b on the 2012 map — half a zone warmer now. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 6a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Fruitland, UT

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free

Last spring frostMay 6median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 26only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 5median — 10% chance by Sep 24

Growing season150 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 22 and returns around October 16.

From the NOAA station Duchesne, UT — 20 miles away, elevation 5,551 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 84027

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 25 – Apr 8

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 25 – Apr 15

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 25 – Mar 11

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 15 – Apr 29

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 8 – Apr 22

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 15 – Apr 29

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 8 – Apr 22

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 15 – Apr 29

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 11 – Mar 25

TomatoesTransplant · May 13 – May 27

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 25 – Mar 11

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 20 – Jun 3

BeansSow outdoors · May 13 – May 27

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 13 – May 27

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 13 – May 27

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 10 – Aug 24

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 21 – Oct 26

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 6) and first fall frost (Oct 5) 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 84027 came on Mar 23 — 27 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 19).

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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 6a in Utah

546 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Utah, and rated by the USDA to survive −10 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 6a. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

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 Fruitland, UT.

Soil in Fruitland, UT

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 84027 is Gompers — very channery loam, well drained.

TextureVery channery loama good balance for most vegetables

pH8.0alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter2%moderate

Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Gompers-Rock outcrop-Tabyago, extremely bouldery complex, 25 to 80 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 84027; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Fruitland, UT

Summer high89 °Faverage high, July

Winter low11 °Faverage low, January

Hot days19days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights171nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days2,560base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 02 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 19 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)

Precipitation23 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Duchesne, UT (20 mi away); precipitation: White River #1, UT (17 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

2 of the 8 nearest ZIP codes are in a different zone — elevation and distance from water change winter lows quickly.

Mountain Home, UT · 25 mi

840326a

Heber City, UT · 26 mi

840015b

Altamont, UT · 30 mi

845296b

Kenilworth, UT · 31 mi

840026a

Altonah, UT · 32 mi

Utah planting zones →

Questions about 84027

What planting zone is ZIP code 84027?

ZIP code 84027 (Fruitland, UT) is in USDA hardiness zone 6a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −10 to −5 °F (−23.3 to −20.6 °C).

When is the last frost in Fruitland, UT?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 84027 is May 6; after May 26 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Duchesne station.

When is the first frost in Fruitland, UT?

The median first fall frost near 84027 is October 5, giving a median frost-free growing season of 150 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 84027?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 11 – Mar 25 and set transplants outside around May 13 – May 27, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 84027 get?

About 23 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, White River #1 station).

How hot do summers get in Fruitland, UT?

The average high peaks at 89 °F in July, with about 19 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 84027 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Gompers at the center of ZIP 84027: very channery loam, well drained, pH about 8.0 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Fruitland, UT in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 84027 came on Mar 23 in 2026, 27 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 19), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Fruitland, UT?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 84027 is 15 h 02 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 84027 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 84027 in zone 5b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.