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

Planting zone for 84741 — Kanab, UT

ZIP code 84741 (Kanab, Kane County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 29 and the first fall frost October 22.

Where ZIP 84741 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.

Zone7a0 to 5 °F

Coldest night−17.8 to −15 °C

Last frostApr 29

First frostOct 22

2012 zone7a

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 7a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Kanab, UT

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostApril 29median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 18only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 22median — 10% chance by Oct 6

Growing season175 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 11 and returns around November 2.

From the NOAA station Kanab, UT — 19 miles away, elevation 4,902 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 84741

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 1

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 8

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 18 – Mar 4

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 8 – Apr 22

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 1 – Apr 15

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 8 – Apr 22

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 1 – Apr 15

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 8 – Apr 22

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 4 – Mar 18

TomatoesTransplant · May 6 – May 20

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 18 – Mar 4

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 13 – May 27

BeansSow outdoors · May 6 – May 20

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 6 – May 20

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 6 – May 20

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 27 – Sep 10

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 8 – Nov 12

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 29) and first fall frost (Oct 22) 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 84741 came on Mar 10 — 22 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 1).

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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 7a in Utah

561 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Utah, and rated by the USDA to survive 0 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 7a. 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 Kanab, UT.

Soil in Kanab, UT

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 84741 is Pinepoint — fine sand, somewhat excessively drained.

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

pH6.8neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageSomewhat excessively drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter2%moderate

Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Pinepoint-Rock outcrop, Navajo Sandstone-Parkwash complex, 15 to 50 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 84741; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Kanab, UT

Summer high94 °Faverage high, July

Winter low25 °Faverage low, January

Hot days71days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights121nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days3,655base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 43 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 36 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation14.9 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall22 inper year; 11 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Kanab, UT (19 mi away); precipitation: Kanab, UT (19 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

Cannonville, UT · 29 mi

Duck Creek Village, UT · 34 mi

860367b

Marble Canyon, AZ · 37 mi

Utah planting zones →

Questions about 84741

What planting zone is ZIP code 84741?

ZIP code 84741 (Kanab, UT) is in USDA hardiness zone 7a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 0 to 5 °F (−17.8 to −15 °C).

When is the last frost in Kanab, UT?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 84741 is April 29; after May 18 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Kanab station.

When is the first frost in Kanab, UT?

The median first fall frost near 84741 is October 22, giving a median frost-free growing season of 175 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 84741?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 4 – Mar 18 and set transplants outside around May 6 – May 20, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 84741 get?

About 14.9 inches of precipitation a year and 22 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Kanab station).

How hot do summers get in Kanab, UT?

The average high peaks at 94 °F in July, with about 71 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 84741 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Pinepoint at the center of ZIP 84741: fine sand, somewhat excessively drained, pH about 6.8 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Kanab, UT in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 84741 came on Mar 10 in 2026, 22 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 1), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Kanab, UT?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 84741 is 14 h 43 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.