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

Planting zone for 84722 — Central, UT

ZIP code 84722 (Central, Washington County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is May 21 and the first fall frost October 2.

Where ZIP 84722 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 21

First frostOct 2

2012 zone7b

Was 7b on the 2012 map — a full zone colder 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 Central, UT

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMay 21median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsJune 7only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 2median — 10% chance by Sep 21

Growing season132 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 6 and returns around October 9.

From the NOAA station Enterprise, UT — 11 miles away, elevation 5,322 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 84722

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Apr 9 – Apr 23

SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 9 – Apr 30

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 12 – Mar 26

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 30 – May 14

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 23 – May 7

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 30 – May 14

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 23 – May 7

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 30 – May 14

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 26 – Apr 9

TomatoesTransplant · May 28 – Jun 11

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 12 – Mar 26

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Jun 4 – Jun 18

BeansSow outdoors · May 28 – Jun 11

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 28 – Jun 11

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 28 – Jun 11

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 7 – Aug 21

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 18 – Oct 23

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 21) and first fall frost (Oct 2) 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 84722 came on Mar 13 — 20 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 2).

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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 Central, UT.

Soil in Central, UT

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 84722 is Kolob family — very cobbly loam, well drained.

TextureVery cobbly loama good balance for most vegetables

pH7.2neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter3%moderate

Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Kolob family, stony-Dalcan family-Detra family complex, 3 to 35 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 84722; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Central, UT

Summer high90 °Faverage high, July

Winter low17 °Faverage low, December

Hot days39days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights176nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days2,565base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 45 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 34 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation25.1 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: Enterprise, UT (11 mi away); precipitation: Gardner Peak, UT (8 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

847816b

Pine Valley, UT · 8 mi

847827b

Veyo, UT · 10 mi

847257a

Enterprise, UT · 13 mi

847577a

New Harmony, UT · 16 mi

847206b

Cedar City, UT · 16 mi

847838a

Dammeron Valley, UT · 17 mi

847565b

Newcastle, UT · 18 mi

847338a

Gunlock, UT · 19 mi

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Questions about 84722

What planting zone is ZIP code 84722?

ZIP code 84722 (Central, 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 Central, UT?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 84722 is May 21; after June 7 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Enterprise station.

When is the first frost in Central, UT?

The median first fall frost near 84722 is October 2, giving a median frost-free growing season of 132 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 84722?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 26 – Apr 9 and set transplants outside around May 28 – Jun 11, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 84722 get?

About 25.1 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Gardner Peak station).

How hot do summers get in Central, UT?

The average high peaks at 90 °F in July, with about 39 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 84722 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Kolob family at the center of ZIP 84722: very cobbly loam, well drained, pH about 7.2 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Central, UT in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 84722 came on Mar 13 in 2026, 20 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 2), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Central, UT?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 84722 is 14 h 45 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 84722 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 84722 in zone 7b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.