Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated Oct 30, 2026

Planting zone for 86053 — Kaibeto, AZ

ZIP code 86053 (Kaibeto, Coconino County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is March 27 and the first fall frost November 9.

Where ZIP 86053 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.

Zone7b5 to 10 °F

Coldest night−15 to −12.2 °C

Last frostMar 27

First frostNov 9

2012 zone6b

Was 6b on the 2012 map — a full zone warmer now. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 7b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Kaibeto, AZ

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMarch 27median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 16only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostNovember 9median — 10% chance by Oct 26

Growing season226 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 4 and returns around November 19.

From the NOAA station Page, AZ — 24 miles away, elevation 4,272 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 86053

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Feb 13 – Feb 27

SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 13 – Mar 6

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 16 – Jan 30

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 6 – Mar 20

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 27 – Mar 13

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 6 – Mar 20

LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 27 – Mar 13

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 6 – Mar 20

TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 30 – Feb 13

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 3 – Apr 17

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 16 – Jan 30

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 10 – Apr 24

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 3 – Apr 17

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 3 – Apr 17

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 3 – Apr 17

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 14 – Sep 28

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 26 – Nov 30

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 27) and first fall frost (Nov 9) 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 86053 came on Mar 1 — 16 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 17).

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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 7b in Arizona

459 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Arizona, and rated by the USDA to survive 5 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 7b. 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 Kaibeto, AZ.

Soil in Kaibeto, AZ

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 86053 is Earlweed — fine sand, excessively drained.

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

pH7.4slightly alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageExcessively drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter0.8%low — add compost

Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Earlweed-Shoegame complex, 2 to 6 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 86053; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Kaibeto, AZ

Summer high97 °Faverage high, July

Winter low26 °Faverage low, January

Hot days86days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights83nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days4,647base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 41 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 38 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation8.3 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: Page, AZ (24 mi away); precipitation: Page 0.2 N, AZ (24 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.

Marble Canyon, AZ · 42 mi

860457b

Tuba City, AZ · 43 mi

860337a

Kayenta, AZ · 45 mi

845338a

Lake Powell, UT · 53 mi

865106b

Pinon, AZ · 57 mi

Arizona planting zones →

Questions about 86053

What planting zone is ZIP code 86053?

ZIP code 86053 (Kaibeto, AZ) is in USDA hardiness zone 7b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 5 to 10 °F (−15 to −12.2 °C).

When is the last frost in Kaibeto, AZ?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 86053 is March 27; after April 16 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Page station.

When is the first frost in Kaibeto, AZ?

The median first fall frost near 86053 is November 9, giving a median frost-free growing season of 226 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 86053?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 30 – Feb 13 and set transplants outside around Apr 3 – Apr 17, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 86053 get?

About 8.3 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Page 0.2 N station).

How hot do summers get in Kaibeto, AZ?

The average high peaks at 97 °F in July, with about 86 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 86053 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Earlweed at the center of ZIP 86053: fine sand, excessively drained, pH about 7.4 (slightly alkaline).

Did spring come early in Kaibeto, AZ in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 86053 came on Mar 1 in 2026, 16 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 17), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Kaibeto, AZ?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 86053 is 14 h 41 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 86053 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 86053 in zone 6b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.