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

Planting zone for 84046 — Manila, UT

ZIP code 84046 (Manila, Daggett County) is in USDA zone 5b: the coldest winter night averages −15 to −10 °F. The median last spring frost is May 22 and the first fall frost September 29.

Where ZIP 84046 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.

Zone5b−15 to −10 °F

Coldest night−26.1 to −23.3 °C

Last frostMay 22

First frostSep 29

2012 zone5b

Same zone as on the 2012 map. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 5b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Manila, UT

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMay 22median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsJune 11only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostSeptember 29median — 10% chance by Sep 15

Growing season128 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 5 and returns around October 11.

From the NOAA station Manila, UT — 4 miles away, elevation 6,395 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 84046

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Apr 10 – Apr 24

SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 10 – May 1

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 13 – Mar 27

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · May 1 – May 15

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 24 – May 8

PotatoesPlant outdoors · May 1 – May 15

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 24 – May 8

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · May 1 – May 15

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 27 – Apr 10

TomatoesTransplant · May 29 – Jun 12

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 13 – Mar 27

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Jun 5 – Jun 19

BeansSow outdoors · May 29 – Jun 12

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 29 – Jun 12

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 29 – Jun 12

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 4 – Aug 18

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 15 – Oct 20

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 22) and first fall frost (Sep 29) 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 84046 came on Mar 25 — 27 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 21).

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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 5b in Utah

517 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Utah, and rated by the USDA to survive −15 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 5b. 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 Manila, UT.

Soil in Manila, UT

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 84046 is Haploborolls — very stony sandy loam, well drained.

TextureVery stony sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding

pH7.2neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter2%moderate

Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Haploborolls-Torriorthents complex, 10 to 70 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 84046; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Manila, UT

Summer high83 °Faverage high, July

Winter low12 °Faverage low, January

Hot days6days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights190nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days1,833base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 07 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 14 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation11.5 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: Manila, UT (4 mi away); precipitation: Manila, UT (4 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.

829385b

Mc Kinnon, WY · 11 mi

829365b

Lonetree, WY · 21 mi

840856a

Whiterocks, UT · 27 mi

829395b

Mountain View, WY · 34 mi

Utah planting zones →

Questions about 84046

What planting zone is ZIP code 84046?

ZIP code 84046 (Manila, UT) is in USDA hardiness zone 5b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −15 to −10 °F (−26.1 to −23.3 °C).

When is the last frost in Manila, UT?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 84046 is May 22; after June 11 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Manila station.

When is the first frost in Manila, UT?

The median first fall frost near 84046 is September 29, giving a median frost-free growing season of 128 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 84046?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 27 – Apr 10 and set transplants outside around May 29 – Jun 12, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 84046 get?

About 11.5 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Manila station).

How hot do summers get in Manila, UT?

The average high peaks at 83 °F in July, with about 6 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 84046 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Haploborolls at the center of ZIP 84046: very stony sandy loam, well drained, pH about 7.2 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Manila, UT in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 84046 came on Mar 25 in 2026, 27 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 21), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Manila, UT?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 84046 is 15 h 07 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).