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

Planting zone for 84729 — Glendale, UT

ZIP code 84729 (Glendale, Kane County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is May 15 and the first fall frost October 8.

Where ZIP 84729 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 15

First frostOct 8

2012 zone6b

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 6b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Glendale, UT

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMay 15median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsJune 4only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 8median — 10% chance by Sep 26

Growing season144 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 30 and returns around October 18.

From the NOAA station Orderville, UT — 7 miles away, elevation 5,460 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 84729

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Apr 3 – Apr 17

SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 3 – Apr 24

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 6 – Mar 20

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 24 – May 8

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 17 – May 1

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 24 – May 8

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 17 – May 1

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 24 – May 8

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 20 – Apr 3

TomatoesTransplant · May 22 – Jun 5

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 6 – Mar 20

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 29 – Jun 12

BeansSow outdoors · May 22 – Jun 5

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 22 – Jun 5

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 22 – Jun 5

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 13 – Aug 27

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 24 – Oct 29

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 15) and first fall frost (Oct 8) 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 84729 came on Mar 20 — 25 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 14).

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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 Glendale, UT.

Soil in Glendale, UT

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 84729 is Ramps — loamy sand, well drained.

TextureLoamy sanddrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding

pH7.0neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter3%moderate

Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Ramps-Modo-Kunz-Rock outcrop complex, Straight Cliffs Formation, 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 84729; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Glendale, UT

Summer high91 °Faverage high, July

Winter low19 °Faverage low, January

Hot days62days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights165nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days2,791base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 44 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 35 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation20.7 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: Orderville, UT (7 mi away); precipitation: Harris Flat, UT (9 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

847586b

Orderville, UT · 8 mi

847626a

Duck Creek Village, UT · 9 mi

847106a

Alton, UT · 10 mi

847557a

Mount Carmel, UT · 13 mi

847196a

Brian Head, UT · 20 mi

847356a

Hatch, UT · 21 mi

847676b

Springdale, UT · 22 mi

847796b

Virgin, UT · 26 mi

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Questions about 84729

What planting zone is ZIP code 84729?

ZIP code 84729 (Glendale, 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 Glendale, UT?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 84729 is May 15; after June 4 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Orderville station.

When is the first frost in Glendale, UT?

The median first fall frost near 84729 is October 8, giving a median frost-free growing season of 144 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 84729?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 20 – Apr 3 and set transplants outside around May 22 – Jun 5, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 84729 get?

About 20.7 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Harris Flat station).

How hot do summers get in Glendale, UT?

The average high peaks at 91 °F in July, with about 62 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 84729 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Ramps at the center of ZIP 84729: loamy sand, well drained, pH about 7.0 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Glendale, UT in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 84729 came on Mar 20 in 2026, 25 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 14), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Glendale, UT?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 84729 is 14 h 44 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.