Frost dates for 93604Bass Lake, CA
The average last spring frost in Bass Lake is April 21 and the average first fall frost is October 27, giving a typical growing season of about 186 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 21
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 27
- Growing season
- 186 days
Safer after May 13 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 12 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 0 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 22 · May 10 · Jun 3 | Oct 1 · Oct 16 · Nov 1 | 157 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 3 · Apr 21 · May 13 | Oct 12 · Oct 27 · Nov 10 | 186 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 5 · Apr 2 · Apr 22 | Oct 20 · Nov 9 · Nov 28 | 220 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Bass Lake
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 21 – May 27 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 7 – Jul 7 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 21 – Apr 21 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 21 – Jun 21 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 7 – May 6 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 21 – Jun 21 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jul 17 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 7 – Jun 21 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jun 21 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 7 – Aug 9 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 7 – Jul 7 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jun 21 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jun 6 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – May 6 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – May 21 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Mar 6 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – May 6 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – May 6 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Jul 7 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Aug 7 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 21 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Apr 21 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 17 – Jul 17 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Aug 17 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Jun 6 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Sep 2 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 27 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Sep 7 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – May 11 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Sep 17 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – Apr 27 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 10 – Aug 17 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 21 – Jun 6 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 17 – Aug 2 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 17 – Nov 17 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 93604 is matched to the NOAA station Yosemite Park Hq, CA, 47.4 km away, at 4,018 ft elevation (344 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yosemite Park Hq, CA (used) | 4,018 ft | Apr 21 | Oct 27 |
| N Fk Rs, CA | 2,645 ft | Apr 24 | Nov 4 |
| So Entrance Yosemite Np, CA | 5,047 ft | May 24 | Oct 10 |
| Auberry 2 Nw, CA | 2,090 ft | Mar 25 | Dec 3 |
Frost dates near Bass Lake
- Wishon, CA 93669 · last May 24, first Oct 10
- Oakhurst, CA 93644 · last Apr 24, first Nov 4
- North Fork, CA 93643 · last Apr 24, first Nov 4
- Ahwahnee, CA 93601 · last Apr 24, first Nov 4
- Fish Camp, CA 93623 · last May 24, first Oct 10
- Coarsegold, CA 93614 · last Mar 25, first Dec 3
- O Neals, CA 93645 · last Mar 25, first Dec 3
- Raymond, CA 93653 · last Mar 9, first Dec 1
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Bass Lake, CA?
- For ZIP code 93604, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 21, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Yosemite Park Hq, CA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 13.
- When is the first frost in Bass Lake, CA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 27. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 12, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 93604?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 186 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.