Frost dates for 93254New Cuyama, CA
The average last spring frost in New Cuyama is April 15 and the average first fall frost is November 4, giving a typical growing season of about 201 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 15
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 4
- Growing season
- 201 days
Safer after May 3 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 18 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 7 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 16 · May 3 · May 29 | Oct 6 · Oct 22 · Nov 6 | 167 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 22 · Apr 15 · May 3 | Oct 18 · Nov 4 · Nov 22 | 201 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 13 · Mar 17 · Apr 15 | Oct 29 · Nov 19 · Dec 7 | 242 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for New Cuyama
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 – Jul 15 |
| 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 – Jul 25 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jun 15 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Aug 17 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jul 15 |
| 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 5 – Jul 15 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Aug 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 15 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Jul 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Aug 25 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – May 31 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Sep 10 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Sep 15 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – May 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Sep 25 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Apr 21 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Aug 25 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 15 – May 31 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Aug 10 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 25 – Nov 25 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 93254 is matched to the NOAA station New Cuyama Fire Stn, CA, 14 km away, at 2,160 ft elevation (224 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Cuyama Fire Stn, CA (used) | 2,160 ft | Apr 15 | Nov 4 |
| Taft, CA | 773 ft | Jan 24 | Dec 17 |
| Twitchell Dam, CA | 582 ft | Feb 4 | Dec 4 |
| Cachuma Lake, CA | 789 ft | Apr 11 | Nov 8 |
Frost dates near New Cuyama
- Fellows, CA 93224 · last Jan 24, first Dec 17
- Taft, CA 93268 · last Jan 24, first Dec 17
- Mc Kittrick, CA 93251 · last Jan 24, first Dec 17
- Maricopa, CA 93252 · last Jan 24, first Dec 17
- Solvang, CA 93464 · last Apr 11, first Nov 8
- Los Alamos, CA 93440 · last Apr 11, first Nov 8
- Los Olivos, CA 93441 · last Apr 11, first Nov 8
- Santa Ynez, CA 93460 · last Apr 11, first Nov 8
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in New Cuyama, CA?
- For ZIP code 93254, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 15, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the New Cuyama Fire Stn, CA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 3.
- When is the first frost in New Cuyama, CA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 4. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 18, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 93254?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 201 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.