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

Planting zone for 84626 — Elberta, UT

ZIP code 84626 (Elberta, Utah County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is May 4 and the first fall frost October 11.

Where ZIP 84626 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.

Zone6b−5 to 0 °F

Coldest night−20.6 to −17.8 °C

Last frostMay 4

First frostOct 11

2012 zone6a

Was 6a 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 6b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Elberta, UT

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMay 4median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 28only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 11median — 10% chance by Sep 27

Growing season157 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 19 and returns around October 23.

From the NOAA station Santaquin Chlorinator, UT — 11 miles away, elevation 5,161 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 84626

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 23 – Apr 13

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 23 – Mar 9

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 13 – Apr 27

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 6 – Apr 20

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 13 – Apr 27

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 6 – Apr 20

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 13 – Apr 27

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 9 – Mar 23

TomatoesTransplant · May 11 – May 25

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 23 – Mar 9

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 18 – Jun 1

BeansSow outdoors · May 11 – May 25

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 11 – May 25

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 11 – May 25

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 16 – Aug 30

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 27 – Nov 1

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 4) and first fall frost (Oct 11) 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 84626 came on Mar 12 — 16 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 28).

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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 6b in Utah

549 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 6b. 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 Elberta, UT.

Soil in Elberta, UT

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 84626 is Orcky — gravelly fine sandy loam, somewhat excessively drained.

TextureGravelly fine sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding

pH8.5alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageSomewhat excessively drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter1.25%low — add compost

Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Orcky gravelly fine sandy loam, 4 to 15 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 84626; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Elberta, UT

Summer high90 °Faverage high, July

Winter low20 °Faverage low, January

Hot days50days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights144nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days3,017base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 00 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 20 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation18.4 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall55 inper year

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Santaquin Chlorinator, UT (11 mi away); precipitation: Santaquin Chlorinator, UT (11 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

Santaquin, UT · 10 mi

Utah planting zones →

Questions about 84626

What planting zone is ZIP code 84626?

ZIP code 84626 (Elberta, UT) is in USDA hardiness zone 6b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −5 to 0 °F (−20.6 to −17.8 °C).

When is the last frost in Elberta, UT?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 84626 is May 4; after May 28 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Santaquin Chlorinator station.

When is the first frost in Elberta, UT?

The median first fall frost near 84626 is October 11, giving a median frost-free growing season of 157 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 84626?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 9 – Mar 23 and set transplants outside around May 11 – May 25, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 84626 get?

About 18.4 inches of precipitation a year and 55 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Santaquin Chlorinator station).

How hot do summers get in Elberta, UT?

The average high peaks at 90 °F in July, with about 50 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 84626 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Orcky at the center of ZIP 84626: gravelly fine sandy loam, somewhat excessively drained, pH about 8.5 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Elberta, UT in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 84626 came on Mar 12 in 2026, 16 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 28), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Elberta, UT?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 84626 is 15 h 00 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 84626 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 84626 in zone 6a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.