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

Planting zone for 84761 — Parowan, UT

ZIP code 84761 (Parowan, Iron County) is in USDA zone 6a: the coldest winter night averages −10 to −5 °F. The median last spring frost is June 21 and the first fall frost September 12.

Where ZIP 84761 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 21

First frostSep 12

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 Parowan, UT

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

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

Safe for tender plantsJuly 6only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostSeptember 12median — 10% chance by Sep 1

Growing season82 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around June 7 and returns around September 22.

From the NOAA station Brian Head, UT — 11 miles away, elevation 9,771 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 84761

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · May 10 – May 24

SpinachSow outdoors · May 10 – May 31

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Apr 12 – Apr 26

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · May 31 – Jun 14

Onion setsPlant outdoors · May 24 – Jun 7

PotatoesPlant outdoors · May 31 – Jun 14

LettuceSow outdoors · May 24 – Jun 7

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · May 31 – Jun 14

TomatoesStart indoors · Apr 26 – May 10

TomatoesTransplant · Jun 28 – Jul 12

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Apr 12 – Apr 26

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Jul 5 – Jul 19

BeansSow outdoors · Jun 28 – Jul 12

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Jun 28 – Jul 12

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Jun 28 – Jul 12

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Jul 18 – Aug 1

GarlicPlant cloves · Aug 29 – Oct 3

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Jun 21) and first fall frost (Sep 12) 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 84761 came on Mar 13 — 17 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 30).

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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 Parowan, UT.

Soil in Parowan, UT

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 84761 is Ashdown — clay loam, well drained.

TextureClay loamholds water and nutrients; slow to drain and warm up

pH8.2alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter1.5%low — add compost

Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly

Farmland classPrime farmland if irrigatedUSDA classification

Map unit: Ashdown clay loam, 0 to 2 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 84761; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Parowan, UT

Summer high71 °Faverage high, July

Winter low10 °Faverage low, January

Hot days0days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights255nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days549base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 47 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 32 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation12.1 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: Brian Head, UT (11 mi away); precipitation: Summit, 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.

847726b

Summit, UT · 6 mi

847606a

Paragonah, UT · 13 mi

847196a

Brian Head, UT · 14 mi

847216b

Cedar City, UT · 16 mi

847316a

Greenville, UT · 24 mi

847626a

Duck Creek Village, UT · 26 mi

847596a

Panguitch, UT · 26 mi

847356a

Hatch, UT · 27 mi

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Questions about 84761

What planting zone is ZIP code 84761?

ZIP code 84761 (Parowan, 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 Parowan, UT?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 84761 is June 21; after July 6 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Brian Head station.

When is the first frost in Parowan, UT?

The median first fall frost near 84761 is September 12, giving a median frost-free growing season of 82 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 84761?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Apr 26 – May 10 and set transplants outside around Jun 28 – Jul 12, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 84761 get?

About 12.1 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Summit station).

How hot do summers get in Parowan, UT?

The average high peaks at 71 °F in July, with about 0 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 84761 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Ashdown at the center of ZIP 84761: clay loam, well drained, pH about 8.2 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Parowan, UT in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 84761 came on Mar 13 in 2026, 17 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 30), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Parowan, UT?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 84761 is 14 h 47 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.