Frost dates for 92399Yucaipa, CA
The average last spring frost in Yucaipa is January 27 and the average first fall frost is December 19, giving a typical growing season of about 329 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Jan 27
- Average first fall frost
- Dec 19
- Growing season
- 329 days
Safer after Feb 28 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Dec 1 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 50 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) | Jan 31 · Mar 2 · Apr 5 | Nov 17 · Dec 2 · Dec 19 | 272 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Dec 21 · Jan 27 · Feb 28 | Dec 1 · Dec 19 · Jan 26 | 329 days | 88% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 17 · Jan 7 · Feb 15 | Dec 13 · Jan 1 · Feb 13 | 365 days | 26% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 92399 is matched to the NOAA station Redlands, CA, 13.5 km away, at 1,410 ft elevation (1,133 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redlands, CA (used) | 1,410 ft | Jan 27 | Dec 19 |
| San Jacinto, CA | 1,525 ft | Jan 31 | Dec 10 |
| Big Bear Lake, CA | 6,753 ft | May 27 | Oct 4 |
| Lake Arrowhead, CA | 5,205 ft | May 5 | Nov 2 |
Frost dates near Yucaipa
- Calimesa, CA 92320 · last Jan 10, first Dec 23
- Mentone, CA 92359 · last Jan 27, first Dec 19
- Beaumont, CA 92223 · last Jan 10, first Dec 23
- Redlands, CA 92374 · last Jan 27, first Dec 19
- Forest Falls, CA 92339 · last May 16, first Oct 24
- Moreno Valley, CA 92555 · last Jan 27, first Dec 19
- Angelus Oaks, CA 92305 · last May 27, first Oct 4
- Bryn Mawr, CA 92318 · last Jan 27, first Dec 19
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Yucaipa, CA?
- For ZIP code 92399, the average last spring frost (32°F) is January 27, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Redlands, CA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after February 28.
- When is the first frost in Yucaipa, CA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is December 19. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by December 1, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 92399?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 329 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.