Frost dates for 93265Springville, CA
The average last spring frost in Springville is March 16 and the average first fall frost is November 26, giving a typical growing season of about 249 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 16
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 26
- Growing season
- 249 days
Safer after Apr 14 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 5 (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 21 · Apr 13 · May 4 | Oct 21 · Nov 10 · Nov 25 | 209 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 5 · Mar 16 · Apr 14 | Nov 5 · Nov 26 · Dec 12 | 249 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 24 · Jan 30 · Mar 18 | Nov 22 · Dec 11 · Jan 11 | 317 days | 96% |
Planting calendar for Springville
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 13 – Apr 21 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 1 – Aug 6 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 13 – Mar 16 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 15 – May 16 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 2 – Mar 31 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 15 – May 16 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – Aug 16 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – May 16 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – May 16 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – Sep 8 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – Aug 6 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – May 16 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 8 – May 1 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 31 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Apr 15 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 2 – Jan 29 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Mar 31 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Mar 1 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Mar 31 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Aug 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 26 – Sep 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 16 – Feb 13 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 16 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Aug 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 16 – Sep 16 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – May 1 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 16 – Oct 2 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 6 – Mar 22 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 2 – Oct 7 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Apr 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 16 – Oct 17 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Mar 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 9 – Sep 16 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – May 1 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Sep 1 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 16 – Dec 17 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 93265 is matched to the NOAA station Three Rivers Edison Ph 1, CA, 37 km away, at 1,140 ft elevation (21 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Rivers Edison Ph 1, CA (used) | 1,140 ft | Mar 16 | Nov 26 |
| Porterville, CA | 393 ft | Jan 20 | Dec 13 |
| Lindsay, CA | 435 ft | Feb 20 | Nov 30 |
| Lemon Cove, CA | 513 ft | Feb 5 | Dec 8 |
Frost dates near Springville
- Camp Nelson, CA 93208 · last May 11, first Oct 17
- Porterville, CA 93258 · last Feb 20, first Nov 30
- Strathmore, CA 93267 · last Feb 20, first Nov 30
- Lindsay, CA 93247 · last Feb 20, first Nov 30
- Terra Bella, CA 93270 · last Feb 20, first Nov 30
- California Hot Springs, CA 93207 · last May 11, first Oct 17
- Three Rivers, CA 93271 · last Mar 12, first Dec 9
- Exeter, CA 93221 · last Feb 20, first Nov 30
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Springville, CA?
- For ZIP code 93265, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 16, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Three Rivers Edison Ph 1, CA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 14.
- When is the first frost in Springville, CA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 26. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 5, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 93265?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 249 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.