Lake Havasu City, AZ planting zone & frost dates
Lake Havasu City 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 Lake Havasu City
- 86403 zone 10a
- 86404 zone 10a
- 86405 zone 10a
- 86406 zone 10a
Nearby cities
- Bullhead City zone 9b, last frost Jan 4
- Kingman zone 8b, last frost Apr 2
- New Kingman-Butler zone 8b, last frost Apr 2
- Yuma zone 10a
- Fortuna Foothills zone 10a
- Prescott zone 7b, last frost Apr 30
- Chino Valley zone 8a, last frost Apr 27
- Somerton zone 10a
Questions
What growing zone is Lake Havasu City, AZ?
Lake Havasu City is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10a (average extreme winter low 30°F to 35°F), according to the USDA 2023 map.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Lake Havasu City, AZ (USC00024761), 4.1 km (2.5 mi) from the city center, elevation 137 m, based on 17 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.