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

Planting zone for 84713 — Beaver, UT

ZIP code 84713 (Beaver, Beaver County) is in USDA zone 6a: the coldest winter night averages −10 to −5 °F. The median last spring frost is June 1 and the first fall frost September 28.

Where ZIP 84713 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 frostJun 1

First frostSep 28

2012 zone6a

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 6a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Beaver, UT

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostJune 1median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsJune 15only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostSeptember 28median — 10% chance by Sep 13

Growing season120 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 19 and returns around October 7.

From the NOAA station Beaver Canyon Pwr House, UT — 5 miles away, elevation 7,274 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 84713

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Apr 20 – May 4

SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 20 – May 11

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · May 11 – May 25

Onion setsPlant outdoors · May 4 – May 18

PotatoesPlant outdoors · May 11 – May 25

LettuceSow outdoors · May 4 – May 18

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · May 11 – May 25

TomatoesStart indoors · Apr 6 – Apr 20

TomatoesTransplant · Jun 8 – Jun 22

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Jun 15 – Jun 29

BeansSow outdoors · Jun 8 – Jun 22

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Jun 8 – Jun 22

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Jun 8 – Jun 22

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 3 – Aug 17

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 14 – Oct 19

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Jun 1) and first fall frost (Sep 28) 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 84713 came on Mar 23 — 33 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 25).

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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 Beaver, UT.

Soil in Beaver, UT

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 84713 is Bickmore — slightly decomposed plant material, well drained.

TextureSlightly decomposed plant materialtop layer

pH5.0strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter75%high

Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Bickmore-Condie families association, 15 to 60 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 84713; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Beaver, UT

Summer high80 °Faverage high, July

Winter low16 °Faverage low, January

Hot days5days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights187nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days1,605base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 50 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 29 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation28 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: Beaver Canyon Pwr House, UT (5 mi away); precipitation: Merchant Valley, UT (5 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.

847406a

Junction, UT · 14 mi

847316a

Greenville, UT · 17 mi

847235b

Circleville, UT · 18 mi

847506a

Marysvale, UT · 19 mi

Minersville, UT · 21 mi

847516a

Milford, UT · 22 mi

Utah planting zones →

Questions about 84713

What planting zone is ZIP code 84713?

ZIP code 84713 (Beaver, 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 Beaver, UT?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 84713 is June 1; after June 15 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Beaver Canyon Pwr House station.

When is the first frost in Beaver, UT?

The median first fall frost near 84713 is September 28, giving a median frost-free growing season of 120 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 84713?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Apr 6 – Apr 20 and set transplants outside around Jun 8 – Jun 22, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 84713 get?

About 28 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Merchant Valley station).

How hot do summers get in Beaver, UT?

The average high peaks at 80 °F in July, with about 5 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 84713 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Bickmore at the center of ZIP 84713: slightly decomposed plant material, well drained, pH about 5.0 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Beaver, UT in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 84713 came on Mar 23 in 2026, 33 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 25), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Beaver, UT?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 84713 is 14 h 50 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.