Frost dates for 93222Pine Mountain Club, CA
The average last spring frost in Pine Mountain Club is April 15 and the average first fall frost is November 26, giving a typical growing season of about 224 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 15
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 26
- Growing season
- 224 days
Safer after May 9 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 1 (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) | Apr 14 · May 5 · Jun 1 | Oct 14 · Nov 7 · Dec 1 | 184 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 9 · Apr 15 · May 9 | Nov 1 · Nov 26 · Dec 16 | 224 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 9 · Mar 11 · Apr 17 | Nov 17 · Dec 12 · Jan 22 | 275 days | 99% |
Planting calendar for Pine Mountain Club
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 | Mar 15 – May 21 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 1 – Aug 6 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 15 – Apr 15 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 1 – Apr 30 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Aug 16 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jun 15 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Sep 8 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Aug 6 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 8 – May 31 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 30 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – May 15 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Feb 28 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Apr 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 31 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Apr 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Aug 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 26 – Sep 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 15 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Aug 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 16 – Sep 16 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – May 31 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 16 – Oct 2 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 2 – Oct 7 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – May 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 16 – Oct 17 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Apr 21 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 9 – Sep 16 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 15 – May 31 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Sep 1 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 16 – Dec 17 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 93222 is matched to the NOAA station Sandberg, CA, 41.1 km away, at 4,510 ft elevation (1,041 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandberg, CA (used) | 4,510 ft | Apr 15 | Nov 26 |
| Taft, CA | 773 ft | Jan 24 | Dec 17 |
| Ojai, CA | 745 ft | Mar 21 | Nov 15 |
| New Cuyama Fire Stn, CA | 2,160 ft | Apr 15 | Nov 4 |
Frost dates near Pine Mountain Club
- Frazier Park, CA 93225 · last Apr 15, first Nov 26
- Lebec, CA 93243 · last Apr 15, first Nov 26
- Maricopa, CA 93252 · last Jan 24, first Dec 17
- Taft, CA 93268 · last Jan 24, first Dec 17
- Ojai, CA 93024 · last Mar 21, first Nov 15
- Arvin, CA 93203 · last Jan 17, first Dec 15
- Lamont, CA 93241 · last Jan 17, first Dec 15
- Fellows, CA 93224 · last Jan 24, first Dec 17
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Pine Mountain Club, CA?
- For ZIP code 93222, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 15, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Sandberg, CA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 9.
- When is the first frost in Pine Mountain Club, CA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 26. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 1, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 93222?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 224 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.