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

Planting zone for 84622 — Centerfield, UT

ZIP code 84622 (Centerfield, Sanpete County) is in USDA zone 6a: the coldest winter night averages −10 to −5 °F. The median last spring frost is May 31 and the first fall frost September 21.

Where ZIP 84622 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 31

First frostSep 21

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 Centerfield, UT

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMay 31median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsJune 16only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostSeptember 21median — 10% chance by Sep 8

Growing season114 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 11 and returns around September 29.

From the NOAA station Manti Radio Kmti, UT — 15 miles away, elevation 5,499 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 84622

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Apr 19 – May 3

SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 19 – May 10

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · May 10 – May 24

Onion setsPlant outdoors · May 3 – May 17

PotatoesPlant outdoors · May 10 – May 24

LettuceSow outdoors · May 3 – May 17

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · May 10 – May 24

TomatoesStart indoors · Apr 5 – Apr 19

TomatoesTransplant · Jun 7 – Jun 21

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Jun 14 – Jun 28

BeansSow outdoors · Jun 7 – Jun 21

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Jun 7 – Jun 21

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Jun 7 – Jun 21

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Jul 27 – Aug 10

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 7 – Oct 12

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 31) and first fall frost (Sep 21) 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 84622 came on Mar 16 — 11 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 27).

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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 Centerfield, UT.

Soil in Centerfield, UT

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 84622 is Woodrow — silty clay loam, well drained.

TextureSilty clay loamholds water and nutrients; slow to drain and warm up

pH8.5alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter0.75%low — add compost

Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly

Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Woodrow silty clay loam, 0 to 2 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 84622; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Centerfield, UT

Summer high90 °Faverage high, July

Winter low13 °Faverage low, December

Hot days48days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights198nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days2,158base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 55 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 25 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully

Precipitation26.1 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: Manti Radio Kmti, UT (15 mi away); precipitation: Beaver Dams, UT (14 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

Utah planting zones →

Questions about 84622

What planting zone is ZIP code 84622?

ZIP code 84622 (Centerfield, 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 Centerfield, UT?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 84622 is May 31; after June 16 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Manti Radio Kmti station.

When is the first frost in Centerfield, UT?

The median first fall frost near 84622 is September 21, giving a median frost-free growing season of 114 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 84622?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Apr 5 – Apr 19 and set transplants outside around Jun 7 – Jun 21, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 84622 get?

About 26.1 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Beaver Dams station).

How hot do summers get in Centerfield, UT?

The average high peaks at 90 °F in July, with about 48 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 84622 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Woodrow at the center of ZIP 84622: silty clay loam, well drained, pH about 8.5 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Centerfield, UT in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 84622 came on Mar 16 in 2026, 11 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 27), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Centerfield, UT?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 84622 is 14 h 55 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 84622 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 84622 in zone 5b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.