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Clifton, AZ planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Clifton, AZ (USDA hardiness zone 8a). Typical last spring frost around Feb 26, 2026 14 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 23, 202610 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Mar 15, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10 — a good target for tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.

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Still time to plant

As of today, these crops can still reach harvest before Clifton, AZ’s first frost (~Nov 23, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Clifton, AZ

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ZIP codes in Clifton

85533

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Clifton, AZ (covering 1 ZIP); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.