Frost dates for 93262Sequoia National Park, CA
The average last spring frost in Sequoia National Park is June 8 and the average first fall frost is September 20, giving a typical growing season of about 100 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Jun 8
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 20
- Growing season
- 100 days
Safer after Jun 29 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Aug 31 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 219 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) | — | — | 63 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 24 · Jun 8 · Jun 29 | Aug 31 · Sep 20 · Oct 8 | 100 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | May 3 · May 23 · Jun 12 | Sep 20 · Oct 7 · Oct 24 | 135 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Sequoia National Park
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 | May 8 – Jul 14 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jun 24 – May 31 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | May 8 – Jun 8 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jul 8 – Aug 8 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 25 – Jun 23 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jul 8 – Aug 8 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jul 8 – Jun 10 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 24 – Aug 8 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jul 8 – Aug 8 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 24 – Jul 3 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 24 – May 31 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jul 8 – Aug 8 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jul 1 – Jul 24 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 8 – Jun 23 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | May 8 – Jul 8 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 27 – Apr 23 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 25 – Jun 23 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 20 – May 24 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 25 – Jun 23 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 21 – May 31 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 20 – Jul 1 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 10 – May 8 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 8 – Jun 8 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 11 – Jun 10 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 10 – Jul 11 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 8 – Jul 24 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 10 – Jul 27 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 1 – Jun 14 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Aug 1 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 8 – Jun 28 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 10 – Aug 11 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 25 – Jun 14 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 3 – Jul 11 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jun 8 – Jul 24 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 11 – Jun 26 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 10 – Oct 11 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 93262 is matched to the NOAA station Lodgepole, CA, 2 km away, at 6,735 ft elevation (1,421 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodgepole, CA (used) | 6,735 ft | Jun 8 | Sep 20 |
| Ash Mtn, CA | 1,708 ft | Mar 12 | Dec 9 |
| Three Rivers Edison Ph 1, CA | 1,140 ft | Mar 16 | Nov 26 |
| Grant Grove, CA | 6,580 ft | Jun 1 | Oct 7 |
Frost dates near Sequoia National Park
- Kaweah, CA 93237 · last Mar 12, first Dec 9
- Three Rivers, CA 93271 · last Mar 12, first Dec 9
- Kings Canyon National Pk, CA 93633 · last Jun 1, first Oct 7
- Badger, CA 93603 · last Mar 12, first Dec 9
- Hume, CA 93628 · last Jun 1, first Oct 7
- Lemon Cove, CA 93244 · last Mar 12, first Dec 9
- Miramonte, CA 93641 · last Feb 23, first Dec 12
- Dunlap, CA 93621 · last Feb 23, first Dec 12
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Sequoia National Park, CA?
- For ZIP code 93262, the average last spring frost (32°F) is June 8, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Lodgepole, CA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 29.
- When is the first frost in Sequoia National Park, CA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 20. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by August 31, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 93262?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 100 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.