Frost dates for 93513Big Pine, CA
The average last spring frost in Big Pine is April 29 and the average first fall frost is October 15, giving a typical growing season of about 166 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 29
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 15
- Growing season
- 166 days
Safer after May 27 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 30 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 179 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 29 · May 17 · Jun 6 | Sep 19 · Oct 4 · Oct 17 | 138 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 12 · Apr 29 · May 27 | Sep 30 · Oct 15 · Oct 27 | 166 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 28 · Apr 15 · May 10 | Oct 10 · Oct 25 · Nov 6 | 191 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Big Pine
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 29 – Jun 4 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 15 – Jun 25 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 29 – Apr 29 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 29 – Jun 29 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 15 – May 14 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 29 – Jun 29 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 29 – Jul 5 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jun 29 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 29 – Jun 29 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jul 28 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jun 25 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 29 – Jun 29 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 22 – Jun 14 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – May 14 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – May 29 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 14 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 15 – May 14 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 14 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 15 – May 14 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 15 – Jun 25 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Jul 26 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Mar 29 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – Apr 29 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 5 – Jul 5 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Aug 5 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – Jun 14 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Aug 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 22 – May 5 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 26 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – May 19 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Sep 5 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 15 – May 5 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Aug 5 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 29 – Jun 14 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 5 – Jul 21 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 5 – Nov 5 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 93513 is matched to the NOAA station Bishop Ap, CA, 23.3 km away, at 4,102 ft elevation (119 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Ap, CA (used) | 4,102 ft | Apr 29 | Oct 15 |
| Independence, CA | 3,950 ft | Mar 31 | Nov 9 |
| Dyer 5S, NV | 4,900 ft | May 9 | Oct 4 |
| Lodgepole, CA | 6,735 ft | Jun 8 | Sep 20 |
Frost dates near Big Pine
- Bishop, CA 93515 · last Apr 29, first Oct 15
- Independence, CA 93526 · last Mar 31, first Nov 9
- Mono Hot Springs, CA 93642 · last Jun 1, first Oct 6
- Lone Pine, CA 93545 · last Mar 31, first Nov 9
- Dyer, NV 89010 · last May 9, first Oct 4
- Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 · last Jun 10, first Sep 17
- Sequoia National Park, CA 93262 · last Jun 8, first Sep 20
- Hume, CA 93628 · last Jun 1, first Oct 7
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Big Pine, CA?
- For ZIP code 93513, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 29, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Bishop Ap, CA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 27.
- When is the first frost in Big Pine, CA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 15. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 30, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 93513?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 166 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.