Yuma, AZ planting zone & frost dates
Yuma is in USDA hardiness zone 10a. Frost is rare here: in most years temperatures do not drop to 32°F.
Useful for zone 10a gardens
- Drip irrigation kit — saves water in long, hot seasons
- Shade cloth — protects plants from midday sun
- Soil moisture meter
- Plants for zone 10
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Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Yuma
- 85364 zone 10a
- 85365 zone 9a
- 85366 zone 10a
- 85367 zone 10a
- 85369 zone 10a
Nearby cities
- Somerton zone 10a
- Fortuna Foothills zone 10a
- San Luis zone 10a
- Lake Havasu City zone 10a
- Buckeye zone 9b, last frost Jan 7
- Goodyear zone 9b, last frost Jan 7
- Avondale zone 9b, last frost Jan 7
- Bullhead City zone 9b, last frost Jan 4
Questions
What growing zone is Yuma, AZ?
Yuma is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10a (average extreme winter low 30°F to 35°F), according to the USDA 2023 map. Some ZIP codes of the city fall in zone 9a.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Yuma Quartermaster Depot, AZ (USC00029656), 0.4 km (0.2 mi) from the city center, elevation 49 m, based on 18 years of records. Hardiness zone: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 for the ZIP code nearest to the city center. Microclimates (valleys, hills, cities, coasts) can be warmer or colder: check the local forecast before planting. How we calculate the data.