Frost dates for 93267Strathmore, CA
The average last spring frost in Strathmore is February 20 and the average first fall frost is November 30, giving a typical growing season of about 284 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Feb 20
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 30
- Growing season
- 284 days
Safer after Mar 26 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 15 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 28 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) | Feb 24 · Mar 31 · Apr 26 | Oct 27 · Nov 15 · Nov 30 | 230 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 20 · Feb 20 · Mar 26 | Nov 15 · Nov 30 · Dec 21 | 284 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 25 · Jan 20 · Feb 18 | Nov 28 · Dec 14 · Jan 17 | 334 days | 86% |
Planting calendar for Strathmore
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 | Jan 20 – Mar 28 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 8 – Aug 10 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 20 – Feb 20 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Mar 22 – Apr 22 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 6 – Mar 7 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Mar 22 – Apr 22 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Mar 22 – Aug 20 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 8 – Apr 22 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Mar 22 – Apr 22 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 8 – Sep 12 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 8 – Aug 10 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Mar 22 – Apr 22 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 15 – Apr 7 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 20 – Mar 7 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 20 – Mar 22 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 9 – Jan 5 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 6 – Mar 7 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 2 – Feb 5 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 6 – Mar 7 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Aug 10 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 30 – Sep 10 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 23 – Jan 20 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 20 – Feb 20 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Aug 20 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 20 – Sep 20 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 20 – Apr 7 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 20 – Oct 6 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 13 – Feb 26 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 6 – Oct 11 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 20 – Mar 12 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 20 – Oct 21 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 6 – Feb 26 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 13 – Sep 20 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Apr 7 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Sep 5 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 20 – Dec 21 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 93267 is matched to the NOAA station Lindsay, CA, 6.6 km away, at 435 ft elevation (45 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay, CA (used) | 435 ft | Feb 20 | Nov 30 |
| Porterville, CA | 393 ft | Jan 20 | Dec 13 |
| Lemon Cove, CA | 513 ft | Feb 5 | Dec 8 |
| Visalia, CA | 303 ft | Jan 23 | Dec 13 |
Frost dates near Strathmore
- Lindsay, CA 93247 · last Feb 20, first Nov 30
- Porterville, CA 93257 · last Feb 20, first Nov 30
- Exeter, CA 93221 · last Feb 20, first Nov 30
- Farmersville, CA 93223 · last Jan 23, first Dec 13
- Terra Bella, CA 93270 · last Feb 20, first Nov 30
- Tipton, CA 93272 · last Feb 15, first Nov 27
- Tulare, CA 93274 · last Jan 23, first Dec 13
- Springville, CA 93265 · last Mar 16, first Nov 26
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Strathmore, CA?
- For ZIP code 93267, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 20, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Lindsay, CA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 26.
- When is the first frost in Strathmore, CA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 30. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 15, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 93267?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 284 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.