Frost dates for 92286Yucca Valley, CA
The average last spring frost in Yucca Valley is March 14 and the average first fall frost is November 28, giving a typical growing season of about 255 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 14
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 28
- Growing season
- 255 days
Safer after Apr 1 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 10 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 30 days
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Mar 11 · Mar 31 · Apr 24 | Oct 25 · Nov 15 · Nov 30 | 226 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 8 · Mar 14 · Apr 1 | Nov 10 · Nov 28 · Dec 12 | 255 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 26 · Feb 7 · Mar 19 | Nov 22 · Dec 8 · Dec 25 | 301 days | 99% |
Planting calendar for Yucca Valley
Planting windows from the University of Maryland Extension calendar, shifted to your average frost dates. Use them as a starting point and adjust for seed packet instructions and local conditions.
| Crop | Task | Window |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors | Feb 11 – Apr 19 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 30 – Aug 8 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 11 – Mar 14 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 28 – Mar 29 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – Aug 18 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – May 14 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – Sep 10 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – Aug 8 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – Apr 29 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 29 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Apr 13 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 31 – Jan 27 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 24 – Feb 27 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Aug 8 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 28 – Sep 8 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 14 – Feb 11 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 14 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Aug 18 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 18 – Sep 18 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Apr 29 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 18 – Oct 4 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 20 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 4 – Oct 9 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Apr 3 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 18 – Oct 19 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 20 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Sep 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 29 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Sep 3 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 18 – Dec 19 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 92286 is matched to the NOAA station Yucca Valley, CA, 6.6 km away, at 3,249 ft elevation (83 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yucca Valley, CA (used) | 3,249 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 28 |
| Yucca Mesa, CA | 3,445 ft | Feb 16 | Dec 10 |
| Joshua Tree, CA | 2,563 ft | Feb 28 | Dec 1 |
| Morongo Valley N, CA | 3,145 ft | Feb 25 | Dec 15 |
Frost dates near Yucca Valley
- Joshua Tree, CA 92252 · last Feb 28, first Dec 1
- Yucca Valley, CA 92284 · last Feb 16, first Dec 10
- Pioneertown, CA 92268 · last Feb 16, first Dec 10
- Landers, CA 92285 · last Feb 16, first Dec 10
- Morongo Valley, CA 92256 · last Feb 25, first Dec 15
- Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 · last Jan 24, first Dec 10
- Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 · last Jan 1, first Dec 31
- North Palm Springs, CA 92258 · last Jan 1, first Dec 31
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Yucca Valley, CA?
- For ZIP code 92286, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 14, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Yucca Valley, CA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 1.
- When is the first frost in Yucca Valley, CA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 28. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 10, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 92286?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 255 days long.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.