First and last freeze dates in Cedar City, UT
The first freeze of fall (a low of 32°F or colder) typically comes around Sep 30, and the last freeze of spring around May 22.
This fall so far (data through Oct 16, 2026): first freeze (32°F or colder) Oct 13 at this station. Observed data, can lag a day or two.
Sep 30Median first fall freeze (≤32°F)
May 22Median last spring freeze (≤32°F)
132Median freeze-free days between
First and last freeze dates in Cedar City
| Threshold | Event | Median date | Typical range (10th–90th pct) | Earliest / latest | Years with one |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32°F or colder (freeze) | First in fall | Sep 30 | Sep 16 – Oct 14 | Sep 5 (2004) / Oct 24 (2015) | 100% |
| 32°F or colder (freeze) | Last in spring | May 22 | May 10 – Jun 10 | – | 100% |
| 28°F or colder (hard freeze) | First in fall | Oct 8 | Sep 25 – Oct 23 | Sep 17 (2006) / Nov 4 (2015) | 100% |
| 28°F or colder (hard freeze) | Last in spring | May 3 | Apr 17 – May 20 | – | 100% |
Based on the station’s daily minimum temperature, 1995–2024. “Freeze” here means a daily low at or below the threshold, which is not the same as visible frost. Your yard can differ by several degrees and days from an airport weather station, so use these as planning odds, not guarantees.
The median stretch between the last spring freeze and the first fall freeze (the freeze-free season) was about 132 days.
Nearby weather stations
Source station: Cedar City Ap (USW00093129), elevation 5,590 ft. Data: NOAA NCEI GHCN-Daily. Computed by First Snow Dates; how we calculate this. Historical averages only; for a forecast see weather.gov.
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