Planting zone for 84096 — Herriman, UT
ZIP code 84096 (Herriman, Salt Lake County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 18 and the first fall frost October 22.
Where ZIP 84096 is
Outlined: the ZIP code area · tap the map for the zone at any spot · scroll or pinch to zoomNot 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.
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 7a means →
Frost forecast — next 7 nights
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Frost dates in Herriman, UT
A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 31 and returns around November 2.
From the NOAA station Draper-Point Of Mtn, UT — 11 miles away, elevation 4,505 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 84096
Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 18) and first fall frost (Oct 22) 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 84096 came on Mar 16 — 12 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 28).
Mar 282026
Mar 16
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 7a in Utah
561 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Utah, and rated by the USDA to survive 0 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 7a. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.
Trees 30
Shrubs 112
Wildflowers & perennials 254
Grasses 154
Vines 3
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 Herriman, UT.
Soil in Herriman, UT
The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 84096 is Butterfield — very cobbly loam, well drained.
Map unit: Butterfield association, moderately steep.
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 84096; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.
Climate in Herriman, UT
Average high and low, by month
Precipitation by month inches
NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Draper-Point Of Mtn, UT (11 mi away); precipitation: Dry Fork, UT (7 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.
Nearby ZIP codes
4 of the 8 nearest ZIP codes are in a different zone — elevation and distance from water change winter lows quickly.
Questions about 84096
What planting zone is ZIP code 84096?
ZIP code 84096 (Herriman, UT) is in USDA hardiness zone 7a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 0 to 5 °F (−17.8 to −15 °C).
When is the last frost in Herriman, UT?
The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 84096 is April 18; after May 6 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Draper-Point Of Mtn station.
When is the first frost in Herriman, UT?
The median first fall frost near 84096 is October 22, giving a median frost-free growing season of 185 days.
When should I plant tomatoes in 84096?
Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 21 – Mar 7 and set transplants outside around Apr 25 – May 9, one to three weeks after the median last frost.
How much rain and snow does 84096 get?
About 32.4 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Dry Fork station).
How hot do summers get in Herriman, UT?
The average high peaks at 94 °F in July, with about 78 days a year at 90 °F or more.
What kind of soil does 84096 have?
The USDA soil survey maps Butterfield at the center of ZIP 84096: very cobbly loam, well drained, pH about 7.0 (neutral).
Did spring come early in Herriman, UT in 2026?
Spring leaf-out near 84096 came on Mar 16 in 2026, 12 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 28), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.
What kind of onions grow in Herriman, UT?
Long-day onions: the longest day near 84096 is 15 h 04 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).